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So, a wizard player is asking me if Conceal Spell wouldn't make an opponent with Reactive Strike at least roll a Perception check to realize if they are casting (using a Manipulate action) something or not.
My take on this is that Conceal Spell (subtle trait) makes that your gestures are deceptive, in a way that nobody understands that you are casting something, but the Manipulate trait still counts towards Reactive Strike, since you have made some kind of opening/breach to your opponent.
They're advocating that since Conceal Spell has the text "The trait hides only the spell’s spellcasting actions and manifestations" it would be difficult for this opening/breach to be even there.
Charm is a spell that has both traits (Subtle and Manipulate), so I think the designers were thinking about hiding casting social/utility spells in social situations or when you don't want to be Counterspelled, but I would very much like to hear your opinions about this interaction of traits!