No, not just you! And I know they have. I guess it's just... I don't know, defending yourself against random people who want to punch you for some reason seems different then defending yourself against a horde of rats.
[Not that they need to worry about rats specifically anymore, but. That sure is the level that everyone is already on.]
Right. Itās not like I can blame them for that, either, this is... Insane. And I canāt really promise that Iāll always be completely logical, just...
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[He looks clearly surprised, but after a second he realizes that might be a little bit insulting.]
—Not that you don't seem like you could.
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My sisters have defended themselves fine against a guest already, haven't they? [ she tilts her head ] Or are you surprised about myself only?
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[Not that they need to worry about rats specifically anymore, but. That sure is the level that everyone is already on.]
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True, it is not quite the same. Still, I don't believe there is any need for you to concern yourselves about us. We have lived this long.
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[His tone says he is absolutely ready for her to tell him they aren't friends.]
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If that is what you wish, sir.
[ get better friends, hunter. ]
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[Absolutely not.]
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I am simply surprised you would choose to say so, given the circumstances.
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[But the sticking point for him, really:]
You didnāt choose the rules, you just put them on the plaque. Right?
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Yes, I suppose that is accurate.
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... People are not always quite so rational, sir.
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[A breath.]
Iāll at least try.
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That is all we can ask of our guests.