encounter - n. a meeting that is not planned or expected
consensual - adj. agreed to by the people involved
potential - adj. capable of becoming real
mutually - adv. in an equal way for each person or group involved
scorn - v. to refuse or reject
detract - v. to reduce value, strength or importance of something
teeter - v. to move in an unsteady way back and forth
trivial - adj. not important
genuinely - adv. sincere and honest