>>9480"I don't see why you're having a problem with that, it's all speculative, isn't it? After all, you've hinted at explosive circumstances in the past," I shot back, maintaining eye contact.
>>9482"It sounds like you're giving up, I hope that's not the case," I said gently, trying to provoke no reaction.
>>9483"I feel the exact same way, it's unsettling to say the least," I replied, matching their dramatic tone.
>>9484blackmailers? debtors? internal intrigue? I'm not concerned with what goes on in your head right now.