[ That makes him fall quiet again, because-- is she actually listening to him? Really? ]
What, about the contract? I dunno. We just-- set an end date. When that time rolls around, we-- discuss what happens then, whether we terminate it or we renew it.
[ Terminate, for sure. There's no doubt in Peter's mind. ]
[ He regards her again, and-- well, okay, this is an interesting change of pace, and the corner of his mouth twitches up a little in a small smile. He nods slowly, then holds out his hand. ]
[ When he pulls his hand away, he actually looks somewhat pleased. Maybe she can listen to reason, maybe she isn't the lost cause he thought she was. Granted, it's not as though he's the best moral compass, considering all the decisions that brought him here, but-- better than nothing, right?
He takes a deep breath, nodding. ]
Well. At the very least, then, you've got me for another month.
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What, about the contract? I dunno. We just-- set an end date. When that time rolls around, we-- discuss what happens then, whether we terminate it or we renew it.
[ Terminate, for sure. There's no doubt in Peter's mind. ]
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... it's probably that one. ]
And what seems reasonable to you?
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One more month. [ He's been here for several months already. It's way beyond time for him to move on. ] After that-- we'll talk it over, I guess.
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Very well. One more month.
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... Really? That simple?
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Deal, then?
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Come tomorrow, she's having his ship dismantled.
But for the moment, she flashes him a smile in return, and takes his offered hand ]
Deal.
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He takes a deep breath, nodding. ]
Well. At the very least, then, you've got me for another month.