Say," I said, "do you guys cross picket lines?" The…
““Say," I said, "do you guys cross picket lines?" The ChronoGuard agents looked at each other, then at the chronographs on their wrists, then at Lavoisier. The taller of the two was the first to speak. "She's right, Mr. Lavoisier, sir. I don't mind bullying and killing innocents, and I'll follow you beyond the crunch normally, but - " "But what?" asked Lavoisier angrily. "-but I am a loyal TimeGuild member. I don't cross picket lines.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A TimeGuild member refuses to cross picket lines, citing loyalty despite acknowledging moral conflict over bullying and killing.
In simple terms: A loyal member refuses to join a strike, wrestling with ethics.
Key Takeaway
Weigh loyalty against moral duty.
Themes
ethics
loyalty
labor
conflict
time travel
Mood
tension
ethical
dramatic
Type
unions:0
asked lavoisier:0
lines chronoguard:0
cross picket:1
picket lines:1
lavoisier angrily:0
When to use this quote
- workplace decisions
- union negotiations
- storytelling
- role‑playing games
Key Concepts
science fiction
moral dilemma
political activism
personal integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- When should loyalty be questioned?
- Can duty override personal morals?
A Different Perspective
Loyalty may blind ethical judgment.