Traveling as a large group could arouse the suspicion of whatever forces are controlling this game. I'm surprised that you, of all people, are proposing collaborative investigation.
[That remark was about as pointed as a barbed wire fence, Miss "I'm too good to share my findings with the class".
He can't really argue with the rest of the points she makes, however.]
This is, however, assuming that I think the rest of you are interesting enough variables to be worth the effort. After all, I've seen how you all act in a more dangerous situation than our current, and so it would be difficult for you not to bore me.
[He's not saying no, but...]
Perhaps we should settle this by the rules of this new game. We have made eye contact, after all. If you can beat me in a battle, I will concede your point and do my part to keep our unlucky little group intact.
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[That remark was about as pointed as a barbed wire fence, Miss "I'm too good to share my findings with the class".
He can't really argue with the rest of the points she makes, however.]
This is, however, assuming that I think the rest of you are interesting enough variables to be worth the effort. After all, I've seen how you all act in a more dangerous situation than our current, and so it would be difficult for you not to bore me.
[He's not saying no, but...]
Perhaps we should settle this by the rules of this new game. We have made eye contact, after all. If you can beat me in a battle, I will concede your point and do my part to keep our unlucky little group intact.
[He smirks.]