[This is a good start, using his name will suggest he's being treated like a peer. And Price's voice, as awful as it sounds, is very recognizable and also somewhat soothing. He shows his face in video, too, to be more present and connected for a more personal conversation, while also reminding Branch that he is not going to hurt him through the device, if anything.]
I am glad to hear you are alive. You said you prepared traps, did something or someone try to attack you?
[He's sure that discussing Branch's request will be more productive after establishing this than before.]
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[This is a good start, using his name will suggest he's being treated like a peer. And Price's voice, as awful as it sounds, is very recognizable and also somewhat soothing. He shows his face in video, too, to be more present and connected for a more personal conversation, while also reminding Branch that he is not going to hurt him through the device, if anything.]
I am glad to hear you are alive. You said you prepared traps, did something or someone try to attack you?
[He's sure that discussing Branch's request will be more productive after establishing this than before.]