[He actually has to stop and (mentally) stare at the question.]
Because it's what's right.
[A pause, and then he adds—] When I was young, I made a vow to always stand with justice. We both know how that went for me in my world. Doesn't mean I won't keep trying.
Does there need to be another reason other than standing for what's right? I'd like to think we're friends, but even if we weren't, I'd still make a man like that my enemy.
I've dealt with evil men before, Mal. No one should have to deal with someone like that alone.
maybe the place you're from is better about that. about knowing what's right and not turning away unless there's a price paid.
we are. but-- [ he thinks of frozen wildrness, of dubrov's wet gasp as the bayonet pierced his chest. ] it's sometimes bad luck being my friend, especially when the sorts of people like kirigan are involved.
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And of course! The kind of man who plays hero. I'm sure in a place like this where no one knows him, it was an easy role to play.
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needs others to hide behind. seems like heβs found that here.
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thanks? [ someone looking out for him? excuse you?
awkward. ]
i donβt know what it would do.
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I only mean if he tries something here, I'll help you stop him. I know I look like just a pretty face, but I'm not exactly a pushover you know.
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i know.
sorry.
we've always been on our own so it's... strange for people to be invested?
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But consider me invested. I don't care whose world they're from, Mal. I'll always stand against men who use their power to hurt people.
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Because it's what's right.
[A pause, and then he adds—] When I was young, I made a vow to always stand with justice. We both know how that went for me in my world. Doesn't mean I won't keep trying.
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i meant why are you invested?
.... you're a better man than many for that. that you keep trying.
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Does there need to be another reason other than standing for what's right? I'd like to think we're friends, but even if we weren't, I'd still make a man like that my enemy.
I've dealt with evil men before, Mal. No one should have to deal with someone like that alone.
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we are. but-- [ he thinks of frozen wildrness, of dubrov's wet gasp as the bayonet pierced his chest. ] it's sometimes bad luck being my friend, especially when the sorts of people like kirigan are involved.
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Well then that makes two of us, and anyways, I'm already dead. You don't have to worry about me.
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i guess we'll be fine either way, the two of us.
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Did you know there's a stash of liquor in the kitchen? In case you'd like to meet me there in a few minutes.
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