Perhaps some issues might present him with certain advantages, but not everything can be anticipated to yield results as expected.
He seemed to understand what the challenges before him equated to, to some extent.
It was at this moment that, facing what was before him, he refrained from making any further inquiries.
What kind of thoughts could he have about the problem, or rather, what kind of relatively good considerations could he make?
To remain silent was, at that time, to show understanding and sympathy for his old friend.
All outcomes could not be said to be especially good, worthy of clear recognition or understanding by people.
For friends, showing such demeanor at this time didn't seem particularly worth concern, or worth doing.
Thus, facing these issues, having any thoughts that seemed inappropriate was also very regrettable.
