Song tensed, but did not retreat, meeting Calum's eyes steadily. She listened as Ray finally started asking her own questions, but they were irrelevant. There were plenty of problems in the universe that one might wish to change, as well as plenty of weaknesses in one's own self. The concept of being able to change anything at one's will was nothing new, after all.
Instead of blurting out her own questions, she considered her words carefully. Calum was doubting her, and that was dangerous. "...You keep assuming that as soon I know what you're up to, I'll try to stop you. The truth is, I'm more likely to get in your way if you keep it a secret. It's suspicious, you see, and discourages me from trusting you. If I knew, and if I did not agree with your tactics, I would attempt to find an alternative for you that would accomplish the same goal. Much more productive than fighting you, I should hope."
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Instead of blurting out her own questions, she considered her words carefully. Calum was doubting her, and that was dangerous. "...You keep assuming that as soon I know what you're up to, I'll try to stop you. The truth is, I'm more likely to get in your way if you keep it a secret. It's suspicious, you see, and discourages me from trusting you. If I knew, and if I did not agree with your tactics, I would attempt to find an alternative for you that would accomplish the same goal. Much more productive than fighting you, I should hope."