[really, he knew he had no real chance of protecting himself the moment he realized that Tek knew something about those items that he did not. he tried to pretend it would go away if they just didn't talk about it, but still--that gut instinct of his wanted him to dig deeper.
after all, for as much as he seems preoccupied with keeping himself out of harm's way... every once in a while, it's advantageous to let yourself get stabbed if it gives you an opening to stab the other guy much harder.]
You're playing a very dangerous game, you know.
[his voice is low and he stays very still, making it hard to tell if this is a warning or a come-on, or both at the same time.]
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after all, for as much as he seems preoccupied with keeping himself out of harm's way... every once in a while, it's advantageous to let yourself get stabbed if it gives you an opening to stab the other guy much harder.]
You're playing a very dangerous game, you know.
[his voice is low and he stays very still, making it hard to tell if this is a warning or a come-on, or both at the same time.]