[Shaw, despite being a crimefighter, is not at all opposed to committing certain crimes in certain circumstances - but as someone who has developed a rather rigid, extremely black-and-white moral code, this ain't it, fam.
To the snake, she adds:]
Find me someone who actually deserves it, and then we'll talk.
[Maybe. The snake bit is a little on the nose, as far as temptation metaphors go.]
Careful what you wish for. These snakes have no qualms giving you a name outright.
[ They’ve whispered as much to him, but he hasn’t been interested enough to pursue it. He would rather do his own legwork first, before up and doing whatever these creatures want him to do. ]
[ Emet-Selch’s eyebrows wing up, gaze darting down to the snake. For a long moment, he considers seeing how the creature might fare if he just stepped on it.
Too much trouble, he decides. ]
I am not to be trifled with, so I’d not advise doing anything rash.
[ He won't press the issue further, but his tone makes it very clear that he's way, way out of her league. She's smart enough not to just up and do what the snakes want, at least. ]
I do have to wonder what their ultimate goal is. If this is a test by the AI, 'tis a poor one.
[She just shoots him an amused eyebrow-raise at that first comment; oh buddy, you don't know her life.]
You see anyone cave yet?
[The snake, though its not being directly addressed, flicks its tongue and answers: "Sssssome underssssstand the need for change. Ssssome are willing to take charge of their own lives. And ssssssome value freedom more than others. Your lack of desire for freedom ssssurprises me."
This is said with a pointed look at Shaw - who narrows her eyes, but doesn't respond.]
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[Shaw, despite being a crimefighter, is not at all opposed to committing certain crimes in certain circumstances - but as someone who has developed a rather rigid, extremely black-and-white moral code, this ain't it, fam.
To the snake, she adds:]
Find me someone who actually deserves it, and then we'll talk.
[Maybe. The snake bit is a little on the nose, as far as temptation metaphors go.]
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[ They’ve whispered as much to him, but he hasn’t been interested enough to pursue it. He would rather do his own legwork first, before up and doing whatever these creatures want him to do. ]
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Honestly, they're not wrong on that front, but Shaw still rolls her eyes.
"Just picking people at random, huh? Pretty lame."
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Too much trouble, he decides. ]
I am not to be trifled with, so I’d not advise doing anything rash.
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[She's still making no move to attack, though.]
But I don't take orders from reptiles.
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[ He won't press the issue further, but his tone makes it very clear that he's way, way out of her league. She's smart enough not to just up and do what the snakes want, at least. ]
I do have to wonder what their ultimate goal is. If this is a test by the AI, 'tis a poor one.
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You see anyone cave yet?
[The snake, though its not being directly addressed, flicks its tongue and answers: "Sssssome underssssstand the need for change. Ssssome are willing to take charge of their own lives. And ssssssome value freedom more than others. Your lack of desire for freedom ssssurprises me."
This is said with a pointed look at Shaw - who narrows her eyes, but doesn't respond.]