Judging by the distinct lack of anything resembling an immediate agreement, bets were that they were likely not on the same page about this.

But, after a good pause, a slow nod. "...I see."

Another little pause, still eyeing him as he considered. "It sounds much like the way a parent would decide things for children, to teach them how to mediate their own conflicts. From your line of questioning, would I be correct in assuming that the adult populace of many places here need to be treated so on a regular basis?"