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"Yes," Vera defends stubbornly. "That [i]is[/i] what I'm saying. And I'm not here to accuse you or anything, because I get that taking an unqualified second-in-command would be almost as bad as none at all." She paused. "But I think that taking me into that position would make us stronger."
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Fabine turns his squirrel slowly. "I see. So you came here with a huge  speech about how weak we are without a second-in-command, then ask for the job yourself. Did you intend to make me angry? Is that the idea? Push my buttons until I cave to letting you be the second?" He scoffs and pulls his squirrel off the fire, checking it for any uncooked portions. "I'd only make you my second if you could prove to me that you deserve the job."