New job Quote by James S.A. Corey
““New job?” he asked. “New job,” Burton said. “I know you and Erich grew up together. Is this going to be a problem for you?” “Nope,” Timmy said, slipping the gun into his pocket. There hadn’t even been a pause. “You’re sure?” “Sure, I’m sure. I get it. They’ve got him in the system now. If they get him too, there’s all kinds of things he compromises. If they can’t get him, nothing gets compromised, and I’m the only guy who can get close to him without him seeing it coming.” “Yes.” “So I kill him for you,” Timmy said. He could have been saying, So I’ll pick up dinner on my way. There was no bravado in it. Burton sat, tilted his head. The friendly smile and the empty eyes met him. “All right, I’m curious,” Burton said. “Did you game this? This was your plan?” “Shit no, chief,” Timmy said. “This here’s just happy coincidence.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Expanse series, 2011–2021
A covert operative manipulates events, revealing moral ambiguity in espionage.
In simple terms: A spy uses deception, showing moral gray areas.
Key Takeaway
Question the ethics of covert actions.
Themes
espionage
morality
trust
Mood
tense
dark
cynical
Type
dialogue
drama
When to use this quote
- intelligence work
- political intrigue
- personal loyalty
Key Concepts
covert operations
psychological manipulation
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates the operative’s loyalty?
- Is deception ever justified?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may glorify violence without critique.
