[She couldn't help but let out a chuckle and a cheeky grin in response to his first statement. Cocking her head slightly to the side..]
You assume that this was simply decided a few minutes ago? Don't sell me short. I assure you it's been thought out. I'm merely waiting for the pieces to fall into place.
[The tone was enough to notice, though she decided not to linger on it. Instead, she took a small step forward herself.]
I'm aware. But just to set the record straight: I. Don't. Trust. You.
[Pausing between each word.]
Trust is earned, not assumed. Show me that you're someone I can rely on, and maybe I'll change my mind.
[Stepping back once more]
But there's value in finding allies, especially in a place like this. I seem to be missing my own back home, after all. You don't necessarily have to trust someone to work together towards a common goal, though. The question is: what side do you intend to stand on?
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You assume that this was simply decided a few minutes ago? Don't sell me short. I assure you it's been thought out. I'm merely waiting for the pieces to fall into place.
[The tone was enough to notice, though she decided not to linger on it. Instead, she took a small step forward herself.]
I'm aware. But just to set the record straight: I. Don't. Trust. You.
[Pausing between each word.]
Trust is earned, not assumed. Show me that you're someone I can rely on, and maybe I'll change my mind.
[Stepping back once more]
But there's value in finding allies, especially in a place like this. I seem to be missing my own back home, after all. You don't necessarily have to trust someone to work together towards a common goal, though. The question is: what side do you intend to stand on?