That was surprising, but it did make his job a lot easier. It also made it all the more frustrating, because if this man was a reasonable one, the Empire could have easily struck a deal. But that chance had likely passed, and they were in a bit of a rush. Edwon inclined his head gratefully, though he didn't relax, keeping his blaster pointed at the man still.
"This way," he said, gesturing with a hand. "Walk in front, but if we're attacked, fall behind. If you try to run, I'll find you again, but if you stay with me, I'll keep you safe."
And he meant that, too. He'd been completely sincere so far. Their next stop would be a safe one, even if the one after that wouldn't be, unless Zeereth cooperated. He had, after all, also meant it when he called himself the lesser of many evils. There was no point in pretending otherwise, was there?
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Date: 2020-05-13 11:54 am (UTC)"This way," he said, gesturing with a hand. "Walk in front, but if we're attacked, fall behind. If you try to run, I'll find you again, but if you stay with me, I'll keep you safe."
And he meant that, too. He'd been completely sincere so far. Their next stop would be a safe one, even if the one after that wouldn't be, unless Zeereth cooperated. He had, after all, also meant it when he called himself the lesser of many evils. There was no point in pretending otherwise, was there?