[ Finally released, Sandalphon takes a step back, looking away with a scowl, and responds muttering sarcastically to himself, much like Belial expected, his tone dripping with disdain: ] 'Safe'. That's absolutely rich given that you're involved.
[ Even more so than Belial himself seems to know. At least he can say to himself he's entering this danger knowingly.
Still, with that aside, there's only one more thing to settle before he finally crosses the line and goes on to the next step. ]
I would hope this is obvious, but since it's you we're talking about, I should make it clear upfront that this stays between us. No word to anyone in the crew. [ ... When he thinks about it, he might not entirely mind the Singularity knowing— she'd fuss over him and worry, but it's the sort of knowledge he'd trust her with— but he doesn't want her to find out from Belial, so he adds. ] Including the captain.
[ He pauses, and then, with a dry tone again and expression to match: ] Or that friend of yours with whom you've been making sure that no one on this ship gets any sleep at night.
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[ Even more so than Belial himself seems to know. At least he can say to himself he's entering this danger knowingly.
Still, with that aside, there's only one more thing to settle before he finally crosses the line and goes on to the next step. ]
I would hope this is obvious, but since it's you we're talking about, I should make it clear upfront that this stays between us. No word to anyone in the crew. [ ... When he thinks about it, he might not entirely mind the Singularity knowing— she'd fuss over him and worry, but it's the sort of knowledge he'd trust her with— but he doesn't want her to find out from Belial, so he adds. ] Including the captain.
[ He pauses, and then, with a dry tone again and expression to match: ] Or that friend of yours with whom you've been making sure that no one on this ship gets any sleep at night.