Normally I am the “technically correct is correct and therefore good” kinda guy, but yeah. I’ve encountered the type of reactionary thought you refer to. Using valid, albeit simple, logic chains while being as obtuse as possible. It’s very frustrating.

Side note: I always viewed the nun motif in the Hitman games as tying into the theme of 47 lacking a relationship with his mother. I’d be interested in hearing your thoughts as to whether this is off base or not.