Well, we have had some small conflict of late. I know I would not let that stop me from spending time with a friend I treasure but you seemed as though you might wish to keep me at a distance. Perhaps you will not answer this at all but why invite me?

[He's just curious really. Even if it's not a great answer he's not really the type to be offended by that. Nope. He'd just rather ask the question than let it stir in his mind.]