'Sir, surely you must understand that it is only reasonable to accept our terms.'

'I refuse.'

'Well sir, its apparant that you are intent on being unreasonable. But every man has his weakness. Do not think that we won't find yours.' 'I welcome you to try.' 'Sir, I implore you to be pragmatic. This changes very little. Its a simple signature on a single page. That is all. It will not even be known. We will brush it over as though it never existed.' and then the other - 'Think for a moment at the doors that this will open. These are doors you will not have access to otherwise.'

and then the first - 'Every man has his price. Just name yours and we will be happy to consult on it.'

he just laughed. 'You don't get it. I don't give a fuck.'

both appeared quite ruffled at this, as though it was something they had not at all expected. the first finally composed himself and replied - 'Well sir, there is no reason to talk so harshly. You have been most uncooperative. We have tried to be conciliatory with you, but clearly there is no appeasing you. We have offered you the power you covet, and you mock us for our efforts. Really sir, we will have no choice but to attack you, and make no mistake of it, we will attack. We are very good at this. You will likely not see us again, but you will certainly see our work.'

but he seemed to say it without conviction, and i suspect he understood that it no longer mattered.

- posted by Sigurd10/24/2004 11:01:00 PM