They understand that we're as much of a threat to them as we could be to their enemies. They might call us weapons, but unlike normal weapons, we're sentient. We make our own choices. If they punished us too much, we might join forces and turn against them.
[the sarcasm drips so much from his voice he might be making a puddle]
I just don't want to put other people at too much risk with what we do. [Too much risk. He's willing to risk some things, but] Some people don't have anywhere but here to go. If it's possible, I don't want to choose between the two.
[His voice wavers at that. This isn't just about avenging someone anymore. This is 50 hostages in a potentially dangerous country. Sabriel was right to put that leash on him for that.]
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[Honestly, he's surprised he hasn't been flagged with all the traffic laws he breaks...]
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[the sarcasm drips so much from his voice he might be making a puddle]
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And they wouldn't want that, would they. It's almost like we're people.
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I just don't want to put other people at too much risk with what we do. [Too much risk. He's willing to risk some things, but] Some people don't have anywhere but here to go. If it's possible, I don't want to choose between the two.
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[His voice wavers at that. This isn't just about avenging someone anymore. This is 50 hostages in a potentially dangerous country. Sabriel was right to put that leash on him for that.]
As long as you've got my back.
We'll get Dipper, Bull...everyone.
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Keep Tetsuo-san close. Considering the people who're gone, there's something I have to do once we get to them.
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You're going to kiss Dipper, aren't you.
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[His tone changes, knowing full well the answer to that question.]
If at all.
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So we'll get them. Keep your head up, Kaneda. We'll get them back, and we'll pay Hiro's aunt to give everyone a feast.
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[Speaking of...]
Hey. Before you go...
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I found an udon shop in Nonah. So...you better hold out til then, got it?
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Don't worry. No matter what it takes, I intend to return alive. I'm looking forward to it.