You didn't try to negotiate at all. [ He points at the Emperor. ] Negotiation in something like this isn't just Jacksonian. It's rational. Breaking up the brain-transplant business will mean a major commitment of troops and money both. Even taking into account the time-value advantage you get in this trade from my immediate service, as opposed to your commitment down the line, you're still giving more than you get.
[ Because, as it turns out, once the kid opens up and starts answering in more than just monosyllables, he's actually pretty smart. ]
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[ Sorry, Gregor. He can't get past this thing. ]
You didn't try to negotiate at all. [ He points at the Emperor. ] Negotiation in something like this isn't just Jacksonian. It's rational. Breaking up the brain-transplant business will mean a major commitment of troops and money both. Even taking into account the time-value advantage you get in this trade from my immediate service, as opposed to your commitment down the line, you're still giving more than you get.
[ Because, as it turns out, once the kid opens up and starts answering in more than just monosyllables, he's actually pretty smart. ]