And I shall take my leave of you now- unless you have…
““And I shall take my leave of you now- unless you have plans to shoot me. In which case, I shall take you with me." He lifted up his other hand. In it was a small black handset. " Just so we're clear, the bomb that is wired to the undercarriage of my car will go off if my thumb contracts- which is precisely the kind of autonomic jerk that will occur if you put a bullet in my chest or my back. Oh and mayhap I should mention that the explosion has a radius that more than includes where you are, and the detonation is so efficient, you will not be able to dematerialize out of the zone fast enough" Xcor laughed with genuine respect. "You know what they say about suicide, don't you. No Fade for them " "Its not suicide if you shoot me first. Self-defense" "And your willing to test that out?" "If you are””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A character threatens violent retaliation if harmed, using a bomb as leverage.
In simple terms: Threatens deadly retaliation.
Key Takeaway
Beware of escalating violence.
Themes
conflict
danger
leverage
morality
self‑defense
Mood
tense
dark
dramatic
Type
fiction
thriller
When to use this quote
- crime thriller
- high‑stakes negotiation
- survival scenario
Key Concepts
coercion
autonomous response
ethical dilemma
Questions to Reflect On
- When is self‑defense justified?
- What are alternatives to lethal threats?
A Different Perspective
Risk of moral ambiguity and collateral damage.