[ There are diverging answers to the question. John considers them, the shape of possibilities. How many of those who would like to see Flint dead had no real idea whether or not he was truly alive? Yes, there are people who would like to see Flint dead, or if not dead, then removed.
It would be easier to trust Darras, if John did not suspect there was a chance that the list contained Rutyer and Yseult both. ]
A pirate captain acquires enemies in the course of doing business, as you must know, [ is what John says instead. ] But given our present commitments, I can't rightly say we've any rivals dedicated enough to pursue him onto dry land. Beyond that...
[ A tipping of the hand, standing in for Darras' same beat of consideration. Yes, beyond that there is something. Someone. Perhaps several someones. ]
He is Tevene, fighting against Corypheus. Surely there are Venatori zealots incensed by that.
[ That being said— ]
I don't care to pry into her life. But I would more readily trust your efforts to retrieve her than I would Rutyer's.
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Date: 2021-08-04 05:23 am (UTC)It would be easier to trust Darras, if John did not suspect there was a chance that the list contained Rutyer and Yseult both. ]
A pirate captain acquires enemies in the course of doing business, as you must know, [ is what John says instead. ] But given our present commitments, I can't rightly say we've any rivals dedicated enough to pursue him onto dry land. Beyond that...
[ A tipping of the hand, standing in for Darras' same beat of consideration. Yes, beyond that there is something. Someone. Perhaps several someones. ]
He is Tevene, fighting against Corypheus. Surely there are Venatori zealots incensed by that.
[ That being said— ]
I don't care to pry into her life. But I would more readily trust your efforts to retrieve her than I would Rutyer's.