[quote=@Avant]
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In my experience, that would be code for "He's an asshole but the player expects you to find him charming to spare their feelings."
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Sadly this is probably a good summary of how a lot of people feel about themselves in general. "Yeah, I'm an ass but love me anyways and laugh at all the douche moves I pull."