"What the hell do you think you're doing?"
"Your people tried to get me to leave. I took exception."
"So what do you want, tough guy?"
"I would like, very much, to speak with your daughter. Five minutes."
"Why would I let you do that, after... this?"
"Because I am asking nicely."
"And if I say no?"
"Hypothetically, Mr Dax? In the unlikely event that you decline to accomodate me? I would stop asking... nicely."
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I've noticed that the conversations always come first. After that comes the background to the conversation. After that, I find excuses to use them.

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