[That posture really tells Altius everything he needs to know, if the halting answer didn't already do it. It might almost be endearing, outside of the realm of actually looking for viable services to connect with.]
I see.
[It's out of a sense of appreciation for what Dante has told him thus far that he adds a hint of interest into the reply, rather than using the flat, unimpressed affect he might have for one of his employees. And Dante is, after all, not on his payroll; whether they succeed doesn't necessarily affect him. Still, there's a knowing glint in his eye that he doesn't try that hard to hide.]
It sounds as though you'd benefit from a bit of advertising. [It's a gentle suggestion coming from him, for all that implies.] I'll be happy to spread the word for your...?
i'm cackling, poor dante
I see.
[It's out of a sense of appreciation for what Dante has told him thus far that he adds a hint of interest into the reply, rather than using the flat, unimpressed affect he might have for one of his employees. And Dante is, after all, not on his payroll; whether they succeed doesn't necessarily affect him. Still, there's a knowing glint in his eye that he doesn't try that hard to hide.]
It sounds as though you'd benefit from a bit of advertising. [It's a gentle suggestion coming from him, for all that implies.] I'll be happy to spread the word for your...?
[Insert startup name here?]