Always. The best way to build a community is to stimulate the economy and not be directly involved in a murder. People need to know where to turn for their supplies. [Silco was keen-minded enough that carving out a niche market was his way in while also make certain to have outward appearances of being helpful. Much like Zaun, he was playing the long game.
He made a soft 'hmm' noise as he considered how they were both wrapping themselves in their own lies, knowing exactly what they really were. No one showed up on his doorstep sporting a smile like that who wasn't looking to start something. This was more than a detective trying to press for answers; they weren't even the kind of questions that urged him to answer anyway.]
We both know that's not all you are. If you're going to threaten or hurt me or even kill me, can we drop the pathetic dance and get one with it? I have other matters to attend to.
[While his words were big, he made a mental note to increase his own office security in the future. The assaults on his person reminded him when he was much younger and he was easier to push around. He didn't have the muscle he had before, so it was going to be up to him to let those that sought to harm him choke on their ambitions.]
You clearly weren't hugged as a child, were you? My project is my daughter, and she has more to offer this place than anyone could bother to give her credit for. My time in the sun will set, and my job as her father is to give her every opportunity to blossom to stand on her own when I'm gone.
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Date: 2024-02-25 02:25 am (UTC)He made a soft 'hmm' noise as he considered how they were both wrapping themselves in their own lies, knowing exactly what they really were. No one showed up on his doorstep sporting a smile like that who wasn't looking to start something. This was more than a detective trying to press for answers; they weren't even the kind of questions that urged him to answer anyway.]
We both know that's not all you are. If you're going to threaten or hurt me or even kill me, can we drop the pathetic dance and get one with it? I have other matters to attend to.
[While his words were big, he made a mental note to increase his own office security in the future. The assaults on his person reminded him when he was much younger and he was easier to push around. He didn't have the muscle he had before, so it was going to be up to him to let those that sought to harm him choke on their ambitions.]
You clearly weren't hugged as a child, were you? My project is my daughter, and she has more to offer this place than anyone could bother to give her credit for. My time in the sun will set, and my job as her father is to give her every opportunity to blossom to stand on her own when I'm gone.