[ Marcus' regard flattens at the news that this process is annoying. For Mobius. And then considers him more thoughtfully, posted at the door, before speaking, ]
When our food was contaminated by that truth potion, I took it upon myself to look into what happened. That all of our kitchen staff had eaten from the soup made that easier, but none had anything to hide. They submitted to my questioning, they offered their answers. They didn't whine, or talk back, or demand that I offer the express approval of the Commander for me to do my job.
[ As he speaks, his lilting tone gains more of an edge, but he doesn't raise his voice. ]
They understood, and had nothing to hide. If the 13-year-old boy tasked with cutting carrots can intuit this reasoning, I would expect you to do the same. Sit down.
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When our food was contaminated by that truth potion, I took it upon myself to look into what happened. That all of our kitchen staff had eaten from the soup made that easier, but none had anything to hide. They submitted to my questioning, they offered their answers. They didn't whine, or talk back, or demand that I offer the express approval of the Commander for me to do my job.
[ As he speaks, his lilting tone gains more of an edge, but he doesn't raise his voice. ]
They understood, and had nothing to hide. If the 13-year-old boy tasked with cutting carrots can intuit this reasoning, I would expect you to do the same. Sit down.