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>Maybe so, and it wouldn't be the first time. I am still getting a bit of a disconnect between the situation you described and the way you defend and praise your colleague. That's OK. We all know how easy it is to miscommunicate in cyberspace.
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>Best of luck getting the relationship back on an even keel.

Thanks, Mike. I may only hope for the best.