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[egotisticaljerk]

Just in case you didn't hear me the first time, I'll repeat myself:

I don't have time for your childish games. You'll be sorry if you don't leave me alone.

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[red_shoes]

You said that. Three times.

[This is why she prefers the dog.]

Have you tried asking politely?

[egotisticaljerk]

I--whatever. [Max gets all the attention.]

No. Nice guys always finish last, Miss Mori.

[red_shoes]

[Finishing first may not be the best thing.]

Better the last man standing than one who is finished.

[egotisticaljerk]

Pfft. If you say so. [He grins.] So noble. Just like the marshal in every way.

[red_shoes]

I will take that as a compliment. [Even if he may not have meant it that way.]

You- I never doubt you are a skilled Ranger, Mr. Hansen. [And she hesitates, again. Being raised in wartime hasn't granted either as many social niceties as may be desired.]

[So, she just screws up her face in annoyance at herself.]

[egotisticaljerk]

Of course I am. Better than you and [your boyfriend] Raleigh. I'm pretty sure that's why my mundane picked me.

[red_shoes]

[Look at Mako taking a stance with raised fists. Insulting her is one thing - she sees all her own faults - but Raleigh?!]

Raleigh Becket is an exceptional Ranger. You could learn a few things from him!

[egotisticaljerk]

Like how to disappear for five years? Abandoning everyone you know?

[red_shoes]

Try to imagine the family member you lost was in drift with you!

[They've all lost family.]

Would it take you more or less time to get over it?

[That is if any of them do get over it.]

[egotisticaljerk]

I do. All the time. [He looks down.] I see my mom all the time in the drift. Her memory never leaves.

[red_shoes]

You are strong to keep piloting. [She'll admit this.] Not everyone can keep their emotions from the drift.

And not everyone can remember and keep smiling. [She doesn't get how Raleigh does it.]