When I didn’t come up with a response right away, he added, “If the tables were turned, if it was you who had your identity uncovered, you would want us taking the same firm hand, giving you that same respect.”
…would they?
I couldn’t help but chuckle silently for a second there. The armor of my mask clacked against the countertop as I let my head rest there. Respect? For Sophia?
Heh.
Besides, I had suspicions that if the tables were turned, Shadow Stalker wouldn’t be pinned against the counter of the nurse’s station.
Yeah, probably not. The Protectorate are very naturally going to trust the heroes more than the villains, including a former villain on probation as a hero.
Wait, was it former villain or formerly an anti-hero? I don’t remember. My point stands either way.
Taking a deep breath – no use digging myself in deeper – I asked, “You were talking options. What are they?”
“If you were judged to have used an Endbringer situation to your advantage,
…ironic that they should bring that up right now, given Taylor’s suspicions.
you would meet the most serious penalty we can offer. Those who violate the Endbringer truce are almost always sent to the Birdcage,” he let that last word hang in the air.
Good to hear they take it seriously, at least.
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