[The silence stretches, and for a moment Hendrik considers speaking again. But Jasper is the one who broached this topic, and he has at least stated part of his opinion on the matter in kind.
It isn't a topic he expected Jasper to raise, but perhaps he should have; for all of his recent behavior, the Jasper he once knew was bold and unapologetic about his opinions -- which had resulted in them arguing quite a bit in their youth. It remains difficult to reconcile familiar traits with unfamiliar actions.
The comments result in a frown, but Hendrik does not seek to press the "advice" that Jasper gives. "What kind of man do you think I am?"]
I refuse to turn a blind eye to the idea that helping this world will somehow help ours. If that means I have to watch my back every step of the way, then I will.
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It isn't a topic he expected Jasper to raise, but perhaps he should have; for all of his recent behavior, the Jasper he once knew was bold and unapologetic about his opinions -- which had resulted in them arguing quite a bit in their youth. It remains difficult to reconcile familiar traits with unfamiliar actions.
The comments result in a frown, but Hendrik does not seek to press the "advice" that Jasper gives. "What kind of man do you think I am?"]
I refuse to turn a blind eye to the idea that helping this world will somehow help ours. If that means I have to watch my back every step of the way, then I will.