[Getting to the point where he's able to say that with no bullshit was not easy and he is not happy about it, but there you go. He's grown more than she might have realised.]
I can't believe you even- have there been any side effects?
[He knows exactly what the stuff can do. It's not pretty.]
An initial violet glow consistent with one-time eridium usage, followed by a mild - um, very mild - energising effect. Like drinking a cra-- a gross energy drink. Nothing else.
It was worth the risk. If I had my abilities back, I could get us all out of here. You know that.
[ She hasn't genuinely felt the need to justify her actions to him in a long, long time. But there you go. He's kinda sorta earned that much. ]
[He breathes a deep sigh, considering the options. A large enough dose might be enough to give her full abilities back, but- no. It's not worth the risk. He's not going to lose her again.]
[ No. Look where putting faith in Jack has got her and Rhys. He - they - have had more than enough chances, and this is obviously just more bullshit. High effort bullshit, but bullshit. ]
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I can't believe you even- have there been any side effects?
[He knows exactly what the stuff can do. It's not pretty.]
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It was worth the risk. If I had my abilities back, I could get us all out of here. You know that.
[ She hasn't genuinely felt the need to justify her actions to him in a long, long time. But there you go. He's kinda sorta earned that much. ]
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We'll find some other way.
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[ No. Look where putting faith in Jack has got her and Rhys. He - they - have had more than enough chances, and this is obviously just more bullshit. High effort bullshit, but bullshit. ]
Mmmm. It isn't like we have a lot of choice.