[ He adjusts his posture the moment Silco draws closer, shifting his body so the side where he's missing his arm is angled away from Silco. Since it's not like he's forgotten they aren't allies here; even if they were allies, he wouldn't trust Silco not to pull some shit, if given the right excuse. Though -- that doesn't necessarily rule him out as someone who might be worth cooperating with, either.
Case in point: Gen scowls in response to what Silco says, but maintains his flat stare on the water's surface, lips pursed in thought. And then he speaks up abruptly: ]
What d'you want in return.
[ He knows (thinks he knows) men like Silco. Everything is about give and take. The thought of Silco offering him help out of goodwill feels laughable, but when it comes to bargaining, that feels more plausible.
His bootsoles scuff against the dirt as he shifts once more to properly face Silco and rise to his feet. Standing at his full height, he looms easily over Silco. It's deliberate, of course. He knows better than to let himself be seen in any weak state when trying to bargain. ]
How long would one hit of that stuff last, and what's your price.
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Case in point: Gen scowls in response to what Silco says, but maintains his flat stare on the water's surface, lips pursed in thought. And then he speaks up abruptly: ]
What d'you want in return.
[ He knows (thinks he knows) men like Silco. Everything is about give and take. The thought of Silco offering him help out of goodwill feels laughable, but when it comes to bargaining, that feels more plausible.
His bootsoles scuff against the dirt as he shifts once more to properly face Silco and rise to his feet. Standing at his full height, he looms easily over Silco. It's deliberate, of course. He knows better than to let himself be seen in any weak state when trying to bargain. ]
How long would one hit of that stuff last, and what's your price.