now, listen here, in the days when giants roamed these lands, folk had a way of dealing with things, all sub rosa, if you know what i mean. they didn't much care for downplay nor public declarations; it was all about the preexplanatory procedures before they'd launch anew into the great unknown. why, they kept their dealings as quiet as a whisper in the canyon at dusk, ensuring that every step taken was shrouded in mystery and respect for the old ways, much like how a wise cowboy operates with a nod rather than a holler.