There is no need for thanks; you would have done the same for me. I simply... was given time to come to terms with the situation.
[since he found the bodies and all...and had to calm Natalie down too.]
...And you may be right, though I loathe the thought. Regardless, I do not know how to use those guns, and I will not carry around a weapon that would likely be more harm in my hands than not having it at all.
[she supposes she technically was as well, considering she actually SAW YUNA DIE, but. . . she nods at Barnham to affirm his assumption, and leaves it at that]
That's how I felt until Sara taught me how to wield one. Perhaps you could check the gunsmith for extra swords? Or ask the Sheriff to provide some for you.
[she hates asking the Sheriff for stuff, but honestly, he's been a good resource for her so far. when used correctly]
[... His mouth twists in response as he also thinks about asking the Sheriff for anything. Ugh.
And also...]
I am aware it is to protect myself. Such things are necessary.
But even so, I find that in this place... the line between "protect" and "murder" is not so wide as it should be. Though it may put me at risk... I would rather not carry a weapon at all if it could be used for harm.
[He feels very strongly about the justice that isn't being done here. Even if it's a little stupid in the end... the only justice he can make happen is by his own hands, and if that means absolutely refusing to play along to that extent, he will.]
I am aware it is... nonsense, of course. But even so...
Do not misunderstand. I have no intentions of simply lying down and accepting death here. There is far too much still that must be done, and far too many to be protected.
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. . . I don't think I ever thanked you for stopping me from charging into the Sheriff's station yesterday.
[she's a little embarrassed, but he deserves her thanks]
And I think it'd be wise for you to arm yourself if you could. That way, you can protect yourself from the dangers this town poses.
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There is no need for thanks; you would have done the same for me. I simply... was given time to come to terms with the situation.
[since he found the bodies and all...and had to calm Natalie down too.]
...And you may be right, though I loathe the thought. Regardless, I do not know how to use those guns, and I will not carry around a weapon that would likely be more harm in my hands than not having it at all.
[Maybe someday he, too, will have a sword.]
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That's how I felt until Sara taught me how to wield one. Perhaps you could check the gunsmith for extra swords? Or ask the Sheriff to provide some for you.
[she hates asking the Sheriff for stuff, but honestly, he's been a good resource for her so far. when used correctly]
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And also...]
I am aware it is to protect myself. Such things are necessary.
But even so, I find that in this place... the line between "protect" and "murder" is not so wide as it should be. Though it may put me at risk... I would rather not carry a weapon at all if it could be used for harm.
[He feels very strongly about the justice that isn't being done here. Even if it's a little stupid in the end... the only justice he can make happen is by his own hands, and if that means absolutely refusing to play along to that extent, he will.]
I am aware it is... nonsense, of course. But even so...
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I understand.
If that's what your heart tells you to do, then you should follow it.
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Do not misunderstand. I have no intentions of simply lying down and accepting death here. There is far too much still that must be done, and far too many to be protected.
[But... he just also won't carry a weapon here.]
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[he's far too determined for that. Barnhams dedication to his duty, after all, is something that really resonates with her]
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He's pretty stubborn, but...]
Coming from you, Miss Maxwell, I find that is harder to accept.
After all, your stubbornness is far greater than mine.
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Well, wouldn't you say that such stubbornness is a good thing?
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[No hesitation there; he nods.]
It is a standard that I find to be most impressive.