[She takes a deep breath, looking Jack over once again. It doesn't surprise her that he misunderstands her motives (her attacks on Ellie and Vesper weren't collateral but strategic, and as for her age...), although the fact that he's trying to, earnestly, is - the word she decides on is "encouraging."
Still, this question borders on absurd and she looks at him in disbelief. Empathizing? No, there would be well-intentioned pity, not empathy, and she refrains to point out that fact.]
In a place like this? Do you really think that, here, I stand any chance as I am?
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Still, this question borders on absurd and she looks at him in disbelief. Empathizing? No, there would be well-intentioned pity, not empathy, and she refrains to point out that fact.]
In a place like this? Do you really think that, here, I stand any chance as I am?