[ Conversational and light, Nate flicks his small piece of lint off the edge of the counter. It's the blase and uncaring delivery of a man completely self-assured, whose career as a thief and grifter spanned over two decades.
It's also complete bullshit, but it seems like a fun pastime riling this kid up. ]
They re-branded coal and it's going for three-hundred creds an ounce as "pre-diamonds."
Sure, diamonds are shiny 'n all, and some people are super into that-
[Namely, people like Grace, people who liked showy things.
Simon isn't really one to show off in that way, at least not yet. He lacks the confidence to do so.]
But they don't do anything. Coal keeps you warm! It can power things. If you ask me, that makes coal way more valuable. Doesn't matter if it's not pretty.
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[ Conversational and light, Nate flicks his small piece of lint off the edge of the counter. It's the blase and uncaring delivery of a man completely self-assured, whose career as a thief and grifter spanned over two decades.
It's also complete bullshit, but it seems like a fun pastime riling this kid up. ]
They re-branded coal and it's going for three-hundred creds an ounce as "pre-diamonds."
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[...Simon.]
Sure, diamonds are shiny 'n all, and some people are super into that-
[Namely, people like Grace, people who liked showy things.
Simon isn't really one to show off in that way, at least not yet. He lacks the confidence to do so.]
But they don't do anything. Coal keeps you warm! It can power things. If you ask me, that makes coal way more valuable. Doesn't matter if it's not pretty.