[It's difficult to be bland and concise where his mother is concerned. Even so, Rufus doesn't care to hear Fiora's condolences. A bitter part of him thinks that it didn't matter enough, but that's not what draws out the ensuing silence as he closes his eyes.
He's already said too much. He shouldn't volunteer more than this.]
There's no need for your consolation. I shared this memory to honor our agreement.
Well... two things, actually. I wanted to tell you something I learned, since we're partners and all. It sounds like Virid's leader probably encouraged him to kill for more Nova -- so one of those six isn't on our side. Be careful.
[ a beat. ]
And the other thing... You don't have to only talk to me about business. If there's ever anything on your mind, you can tell me. Even if it's silly. I want to be friends.
Really?! I can hardly believe it. [ but she clasps her hands together. ] I'm glad you've got other people you can trust. Anyway, has anything happened since you shared it?
I don't mind. You already told me something really special today, right?
[ it's not a bad idea to have someone know her team in case it comes up in one of those trials - it might exonerate her. Mostly, though, she wants to earn some of his trust, too. Getting through to him feels like a pet project. ]
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He's already said too much. He shouldn't volunteer more than this.]
There's no need for your consolation. I shared this memory to honor our agreement.
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[ she figured he'd respond that way, but her feelings are the same regardless. ]
Thank you for telling me, Rufus. I know you didn't want to. [ a beat. ] But... I'm glad you did.
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A beat passes. He opens his eyes, then turns around to walk back the way he came.]
If that's all, I'll be going.
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[ he really doesn't want to stick around, huh. ]
There's something else.
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What is it?
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[ a beat. ]
And the other thing... You don't have to only talk to me about business. If there's ever anything on your mind, you can tell me. Even if it's silly. I want to be friends.
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[He does not comment on friendship.]
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My team leader told me.
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The Leaders must be beside themselves.
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[ considering death is now on the table. Also, the VR simulation of Colony 9 is slowly fading out as Fiora gets distracted. ]
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Have you not told yours to anyone?
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Have you?
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No.
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[ hmmm... Fiora thinks for a moment or two, then looks up at Rufus. ]
In that case, I think I'll tell you. How about it?
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I don't mind. You already told me something really special today, right?
[ it's not a bad idea to have someone know her team in case it comes up in one of those trials - it might exonerate her. Mostly, though, she wants to earn some of his trust, too. Getting through to him feels like a pet project. ]
I'm part of Swan's team.
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I will remember it.
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You'd better. It's important!