Ah, but if you tell me nothing, then my leaving you will no longer be a question, but a certainty.
[ He turns his head to stare askance at Childermass' reflection, uncertain whether the exaggerated motions are the human's or not. In any case, Shen can't say he cares for them. ]
I think you may be confused about your situation right now, but it's really rather a simple one. I'm offering you a favor for a favor. If I find the idea of your talents tempting, I have every reason to hold up my end of the bargain, don't I?
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Ah, but if you tell me nothing, then my leaving you will no longer be a question, but a certainty.
[ He turns his head to stare askance at Childermass' reflection, uncertain whether the exaggerated motions are the human's or not. In any case, Shen can't say he cares for them. ]
I think you may be confused about your situation right now, but it's really rather a simple one. I'm offering you a favor for a favor. If I find the idea of your talents tempting, I have every reason to hold up my end of the bargain, don't I?