[Despite his cruelty and coercive habits, Chilton still masked himself with the implication that he was harmless. Karla, of course, knew better -- and moreover, she was smart enough not to challenge that perception in any arena where he had the upper hand. Very few individuals could claim that level of intellect, and even fewer in Heropa.
But he didn't have the upper hand, not in this hour. He had been caught in violation of her wishes, he had been the initial negotiator, he had espoused any suspicion of Danger with vague admittance. It wasn't a fine angle to be standing for Doctor Chilton.]
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[Despite his cruelty and coercive habits, Chilton still masked himself with the implication that he was harmless. Karla, of course, knew better -- and moreover, she was smart enough not to challenge that perception in any arena where he had the upper hand. Very few individuals could claim that level of intellect, and even fewer in Heropa.
But he didn't have the upper hand, not in this hour. He had been caught in violation of her wishes, he had been the initial negotiator, he had espoused any suspicion of Danger with vague admittance. It wasn't a fine angle to be standing for Doctor Chilton.]