Here's my throat. I carry no weapon. You could have killed me at any time, even when I knew you were my… — Orson Scott Card
Here's my throat. I carry no weapon. You could have killed me at any time, even when I knew you were my enemy. Why did you need to deceive me into trusting you first? Were you afraid that death wouldn't bother me enough, unless I felt betrayed?
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