[That seems an unreasonable argument. Utterly so, in fact. Best to let Anders explain himself in case there is some logical reasoning to be found here.]
[He needs to be careful how he words this. July doesn't really respond to appeals to emotion -- which is usually what Anders is good at arguing.]
Protecting yourself. "Weak" is a broad term. It doesn't need to include you, depending on how you look at it. It could be just as logical for someone else. When you interpret it that way, it keeps you safer.
You don't need to put yourself in their crosshairs if you don't have to.
[After he literally just did the same thing to himself. Okay, Anders.]
[Now, July will just stare at him. He'd be confused but he doesn't ever feel confusion. He just seems to lack a proper response to this so he has decided that silence is for the best.]
I'm saying that what you have to offer is valuable, now and later. [He has no idea what that is, necessarily, but he's making an argument.] The CDC recruited you, they have to know that.
[He thinks about that then nods. It makes logical sense to him and it means he will just have to locate six names instead of five.] I will not put down my own name.
[Elena and Anders have both seemed...troubled by this order. He isn't sure what the concern is really. It's simply an order to follow. All the same...]
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You're going to give them your name?
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It isn't always about what's the most logical. There are other things you need to take into consideration, too.
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What other factors should I consider?
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Protecting yourself. "Weak" is a broad term. It doesn't need to include you, depending on how you look at it. It could be just as logical for someone else. When you interpret it that way, it keeps you safer.
You don't need to put yourself in their crosshairs if you don't have to.
[After he literally just did the same thing to himself. Okay, Anders.]
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I'm not counting me. I never said I was trying to act logically.
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Think about it from your perspective, just yours. It makes sense to lay low and stay safe. Doesn't it?
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[Yes, he requires that clarification.]
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Did you need anything else? For the assignment.
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[He looks up at him, observing him.] I have more names to gather.
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From Red and Green? Have you asked other recruits for help on those, too?
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I have asked Elena and November 11.
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[Elena will know what's at stake. And November is efficient, even if thinking about it that way makes Anders slightly nauseous.]
Whatever happens after that. [A slow exhale. He rubs the heel of his hand against his temple.] I guess we'll see.
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[He clearly has no concerns. Not that he could but still.]
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Nice to see you're confident about it, at least. Just give Warriorhead what he needs, and we'll go from there. All right?
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Understood.