You know, the trick is that the most obvious choice—like grabbing a drink at the bar—often masks a deeper calculation. It’s the kind of moment where the character pretends to act out of habit, but behind the back of a smile they’re already weighing the cost to someone else. The trifle becomes the fulcrum of a moral argument; a single choice can tip the balance between self‑preservation and responsibility. In a good story, that ambiguity keeps you guessing whether the character is truly flawed or just playing a role they’re tired of.