[Probably a good idea to keep the fact that she and Hubert were actively undertaking a plan to kill said step-brother. She smiles slightly, amused.]
I'll do my best not to shatter that image then, shall I?
[She's almost a little offended, but it's not like she can blame McGillis for that presumption.] I wouldn't describe myself as an idealist. I find the idea of preconceived lines or absolute rules to be hypocritical at best and actively destructive at worst. Alexei is a good example of a man who wishes to change the world clinging to his ideals even as they actively harm his goals. I respect his intentions and everything I know about his empire's political structure suggests the worst, but I personally do not think he will succeed in the end.
If anything, I'd say chasing the more cynical avenues has been what has shot me in the foot thus far. You and your Piper taught me a lot about that in the game, honestly. [You're not entirely useless, McGillis. You can be used as a bad example.]
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I'll do my best not to shatter that image then, shall I?
[She's almost a little offended, but it's not like she can blame McGillis for that presumption.] I wouldn't describe myself as an idealist. I find the idea of preconceived lines or absolute rules to be hypocritical at best and actively destructive at worst. Alexei is a good example of a man who wishes to change the world clinging to his ideals even as they actively harm his goals. I respect his intentions and everything I know about his empire's political structure suggests the worst, but I personally do not think he will succeed in the end.
If anything, I'd say chasing the more cynical avenues has been what has shot me in the foot thus far. You and your Piper taught me a lot about that in the game, honestly. [You're not entirely useless, McGillis. You can be used as a bad example.]