I have been told challenges in this world occasionally afford an opportunity for usurpation. [Dangerous waters, perhaps, given their sworn promises to one another never to venture into that territory— but there remains only lenience in his voice now. Only trust.]
By that right, I would need no name, only your reputation.
[Dangerous waters, high risk, high reward. Reward if, well, you want to hear Jone laugh about killing her father.] Helluva plan you have there, mate. Off me with a fleshing knife.
[His attention shifts at that: he can detect something in her voice, bitterness or acidity or— pain, perhaps. It isn't his place to dig, so instead he abstains.
With a noted, new memory.]
I would end you far more kindly, if it came to that.
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By that right, I would need no name, only your reputation.
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[There's Some New Information.]
You can have me reputation for free. Dowry gift.
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With a noted, new memory.]
I would end you far more kindly, if it came to that.
[Is this romantic?]
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Likely top meself off afterward. You can make a proper ballad out of that. There's reputation for you.
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Or until the shards claim us all.
[Whichever comes first.]