[ You know better than that, that he's the stubborn type, I'm sure. ]

Not if I don't have to. I'm not sure what you're used to back where you come from, but I'm quite a reasonable and well-adjusted guy, here.

[ He's not moving from his sitting position. He's not gonna try and get close to you - he's being very polite about staying out of grabby distance. ]

I have a sneaking suspicion you have answers to some questions I'd like answers to. And as long as we both understand that I'm not here to escalate unless you do, we can keep it to a friendly chat.

Sound fair?