[When they reach the next supply location, Liem applies himself to making sure that everything there is in order, and after long enough of this it seems like he might just be dodging Kaeya’s question. His expression is tense and preoccupied as he looks over the assorted equipment, as if with indecision. But eventually, he does answer.]
I think I might have to.
[He’s not wholly responsible for the Kenoma’s partial failure in Venera, of course; Barnaby contributed too, and there was some amount of bad luck involved. But regardless of his own responsibility for what happened there, he feels duty-bound to make up for his part in it.]
That’s where my skills lie: Finding people. Following trails. Digging up information. I would be remiss not to contribute.
[His tone is carefully balanced, free of any resignation or distaste—but it’s notably free of pride, as well. As much as this task needs to be tackled by someone, he finds no joy in the prospect of being the one to do it. But that’s usual for his work, even if it’s been some months since he committed to pursuing it.]
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I think I might have to.
[He’s not wholly responsible for the Kenoma’s partial failure in Venera, of course; Barnaby contributed too, and there was some amount of bad luck involved. But regardless of his own responsibility for what happened there, he feels duty-bound to make up for his part in it.]
That’s where my skills lie: Finding people. Following trails. Digging up information. I would be remiss not to contribute.
[His tone is carefully balanced, free of any resignation or distaste—but it’s notably free of pride, as well. As much as this task needs to be tackled by someone, he finds no joy in the prospect of being the one to do it. But that’s usual for his work, even if it’s been some months since he committed to pursuing it.]