[How he hated when someone twisted his words in the reverse. Just don't expect him to acknowledge that she could be right about that in any way. No, he just snaps.] Don't be so dramatic. [One point to Ann Takamaki. There were so many clueless people in the void that didn't even seem capable of taking care of themselves on a day to day basis, much less in an environment like this. That still wasn't technically his problem, though he wasn't a total monster and likely would help those he came across, he just wouldn't be thrilled by it.] That may be but I still don't want them splattered all over me in the aftermath.. [No, he didn't and for once that's thrown him off his delivery. If there was one regret he had it was that he had spoken without thinking first in this moment. That and his explanation hadn't been fluid and eloquent.] You don't need to apologize..

[Ann hadn't really provided arguments to support her claims about this not being reckless... but sure.] I know. [Ie. he wasn't twisting his arm to go, and he would refuse if he so desired]

[That still baffled him- the fact that she was so concerned for his safety but he tried not to dwell on it.]

Heh- either way, this little debate isn't forwarding either of our goals. [He is what he has to be. If he didn't put aside his emotions long ago then he couldn't claw his way to the top. In business sometimes you had to be ruthless or you wouldn't be taken seriously. They had to believe that you would stop at nothing to crush them.]

We'll see, we can save the speculation for if and when this god of yours appears. [As they continue forward, the BEWD walking along behind them, it's talons scraping against the ground]