[Felix's reaction was rather placid for someone who was so amused by her question. He raised an eyebrow as if questioning her own dubiousness. In reality, he was a little bit impressed with the practicality of it. The awareness of how the world truly worked. Nothing was given for free. That was the life lesson Felix had learned long ago. It's what he expected as typical.
Not everyone saw things the same way as him. It was as useful from a manipulative point of view as it was annoying from a personal perspective. He viewed everyone else as idiots and ignorant fools. But that made them easy to deceive and manipulate for his own purposes.
Ciri was one step ahead of the rest of the world as far as Felix was concerned.
His expression shifted to a weak smile, not trying to convince her of his sincerity so much as understanding where her question came from. It was hard to navigate people and the way they worked. She might have even been right about him wanting something in return. No point in lying when a well timed truth would do the same work for him. Maybe even better.]
Well, the way things work here it's in everyone's best interest that crew members carrying weapons know how to use those weapons. There's been more than one battle during these missions we go on, and no one likes to get shot by friendly fire.
[He paused briefly then continued on.]
There's no money here, no reason for it, and I'm not asking for any major favors. Honestly, I just really hate being shot in the back. Or the leg. Or anywhere else. But mostly the leg, I don't think it could take another bullet and come out working properly anymore.
[Go on, ask him how many times he's been shot in the leg. It's a bitch to deal with, even when he knows it's coming due to some very dubious scheming on his part with his partner.]
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Not everyone saw things the same way as him. It was as useful from a manipulative point of view as it was annoying from a personal perspective. He viewed everyone else as idiots and ignorant fools. But that made them easy to deceive and manipulate for his own purposes.
Ciri was one step ahead of the rest of the world as far as Felix was concerned.
His expression shifted to a weak smile, not trying to convince her of his sincerity so much as understanding where her question came from. It was hard to navigate people and the way they worked. She might have even been right about him wanting something in return. No point in lying when a well timed truth would do the same work for him. Maybe even better.]
Well, the way things work here it's in everyone's best interest that crew members carrying weapons know how to use those weapons. There's been more than one battle during these missions we go on, and no one likes to get shot by friendly fire.
[He paused briefly then continued on.]
There's no money here, no reason for it, and I'm not asking for any major favors. Honestly, I just really hate being shot in the back. Or the leg. Or anywhere else. But mostly the leg, I don't think it could take another bullet and come out working properly anymore.
[Go on, ask him how many times he's been shot in the leg. It's a bitch to deal with, even when he knows it's coming due to some very dubious scheming on his part with his partner.]