[Chris gaze darts back to her and then out on the city. He likes her. Trusts her to a degree, but they were acquaintances, not yet friends...and with this now between them, who knew when trust would actually bridge that gap.]
Some, yes...tensions rise and fall here all the time...and there've been external and internal forces to press on our bonds. Some more strongly tested than others, it seems. You'll forgive me if I'm sparse with the details, I doubt you'd like to share all your unpleasant secrets in reverse.
[It's politic and careful, but it's earnest. She seemed a good person to have close, but 'Scott trusts her' could only go so far until he knew her better for himself.]
Information can lead to vulnerabilities, misunderstandings, power, and security...it's more important than any wealth or power one can collect in this place. I get the feeling you might be familiar with that little song and dance, you seem a woman careful with her words.
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Some, yes...tensions rise and fall here all the time...and there've been external and internal forces to press on our bonds. Some more strongly tested than others, it seems. You'll forgive me if I'm sparse with the details, I doubt you'd like to share all your unpleasant secrets in reverse.
[It's politic and careful, but it's earnest. She seemed a good person to have close, but 'Scott trusts her' could only go so far until he knew her better for himself.]
Information can lead to vulnerabilities, misunderstandings, power, and security...it's more important than any wealth or power one can collect in this place. I get the feeling you might be familiar with that little song and dance, you seem a woman careful with her words.