[ wade almost brings up the point that this vanitas seemed pretty intent on seeing him, not gene - that doc hicks doesn't need to potentially endanger himself on his behalf - then realizes that in light of his previous conversation with alexios of sparta, saying as much could quite possibly create the distinct impression that the previous confrontation was rooted in a perception of gene as unable to take care of himself, not out of any sort of mutualistic camaraderie.
but there's also the issue of appearing to someone as though he is hiding, as though he is able to be threatened - although perhaps it could be written off as the interchangeability he's tried to convey.
wade gives a tight-lipped smile that doesn't reach his eyes. ]
Sure you don't want the weapon?
[ he knows that it's more useful for a party at a distance from the possible target to be the one with the gun, but still. ]
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but there's also the issue of appearing to someone as though he is hiding, as though he is able to be threatened - although perhaps it could be written off as the interchangeability he's tried to convey.
wade gives a tight-lipped smile that doesn't reach his eyes. ]
Sure you don't want the weapon?
[ he knows that it's more useful for a party at a distance from the possible target to be the one with the gun, but still. ]