[Jon squints at that, entirely uncertain whether to believe it or not. Unfortunately, the man could just go rifiling around in Martin's head if Jon demanded he prove it. And Martin's the only one who could confirm things.]
You've told me yourself you're not omniscient. Only so many eyes. Tim wants to kill you, as I'm sure you're aware. I'd like you to explain to me exactly what will happen if that happens. I don't see that I have much of a vested interest if he does at this point. Agnes is protected by the Desolation. Daisy's protected by the Hunt. Martin's beyond your grasp, as is Gerry. Melanie, as well. I don't like Tsurugi or Dorian.
[That's... not entirely true. He has complicated, but mostly negative feelings about Dorian. Also just going to leave out mentioning Tim and Ginger... Or Basira.]
Anyone alive at home is likely suffering a date worse than death. And we both know I deserve to die as much as you do. So, I'll need a reason to bother with trying. Unless you wanted to tear up your employment contract with me. I suppose that could be reason enough for a favor.
[It's playing with fire trying to intimidate Elias, but Jon's never been one to let a little thing like potential immolation stop him.]
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You've told me yourself you're not omniscient.
Only so many eyes.
Tim wants to kill you, as I'm sure you're aware.
I'd like you to explain to me exactly what will happen if that happens.
I don't see that I have much of a vested interest if he does at this point.
Agnes is protected by the Desolation.
Daisy's protected by the Hunt.
Martin's beyond your grasp, as is Gerry.
Melanie, as well.
I don't like Tsurugi or Dorian.
[That's... not entirely true. He has complicated, but mostly negative feelings about Dorian. Also just going to leave out mentioning Tim and Ginger... Or Basira.]
Anyone alive at home is likely suffering a date worse than death.
And we both know I deserve to die as much as you do.
So, I'll need a reason to bother with trying.
Unless you wanted to tear up your employment contract with me.
I suppose that could be reason enough for a favor.
[It's playing with fire trying to intimidate Elias, but Jon's never been one to let a little thing like potential immolation stop him.]