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