When he breathed a sigh of relief, it was as if everyone else also breathed a sigh of relief.
There was no need to push the current situation to the brink, causing awkwardness and a stalemate for everyone involved.
If someone steps back and chooses to avoid the problem at hand, many things can be solved and dealt with very effectively.
There's no need to persist stubbornly with the issue at hand.
That attitude often arises from a cursory understanding of the situation and a lack of in-depth knowledge.
Under such circumstances, there's no need to give the issue any further thought.
Everything becomes just like what's happening in front of your eyes.
Since the situation is that simple, there's no need for unnecessary hesitation.
The problem has become straightforward and no longer requires people's special attention or anxiety.
In everyone's eyes, at least for now, Old Hawke's actions seem to be the most advantageous.
