[Claire takes a long time to consider the rules laid out here, logical and rational, but still allowing so many loopholes. When she replies, it's with a measured tone.]
What about revenge? Say, you are attacked, but not murdered, and you did not kill your attacker, either. A few weeks pass, and you meet with your attacker again. Does the self defense rule still apply? Or will you move on?
[It's part fascination that has Claire ask these questions, but also interest, in knowing that Ecks has considered different options, knows what's laid out in front of her. She wants to be a person, and Claire wants to help her.]
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Date: 2016-11-30 11:23 am (UTC)What about revenge? Say, you are attacked, but not murdered, and you did not kill your attacker, either. A few weeks pass, and you meet with your attacker again. Does the self defense rule still apply? Or will you move on?
[It's part fascination that has Claire ask these questions, but also interest, in knowing that Ecks has considered different options, knows what's laid out in front of her. She wants to be a person, and Claire wants to help her.]