[ Men are dumb and it is only human nature for them to continue being dumb. Elizabeth laughs a bit as he fumbles, trying to get the right words out. If she can continue to keep him talking, she'll get a better feel of him.
Get to really know if he's worthy of... well, an alliance. ]
Jeez, you're awfully kind if you're going to help me out with no pretenses. [ But, the way she speaks implies she was fine with giving him rewards for his efforts. ] Lots of guys would expect something in return. Looks like I lucked out.
[ Smiling a bit, she does try and soothe the sting of Jack's embarrassment. ]
You're right, but don't be too hard on yourself. I actually pegged you as a really smart guy. Ambitious as hell. That alone makes me want to stay close to you.
[ I mean, but there is the fact that - ]
I didn't make too many bright ideas during the trial... I need someone to help refine some ideas. We're kind of stuck with nothing but guessing, but we have to make good guesses.
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Get to really know if he's worthy of... well, an alliance. ]
Jeez, you're awfully kind if you're going to help me out with no pretenses. [ But, the way she speaks implies she was fine with giving him rewards for his efforts. ] Lots of guys would expect something in return. Looks like I lucked out.
[ Smiling a bit, she does try and soothe the sting of Jack's embarrassment. ]
You're right, but don't be too hard on yourself. I actually pegged you as a really smart guy. Ambitious as hell. That alone makes me want to stay close to you.
[ I mean, but there is the fact that - ]
I didn't make too many bright ideas during the trial... I need someone to help refine some ideas. We're kind of stuck with nothing but guessing, but we have to make good guesses.