It's not exactly flattering to be compared to Andrew Ryan in any context, but he gets the gist of what she's trying to tell him.
"I should think the only reason I would need to concern myself with treading carefully is if I had something to hide from him. But I never claimed to be his friend. We share a common interest, one I imagine you've got as well. I don't see why we shouldn't all work alongside one another, but it's not a perfect world."
He pauses, thinking.
"I promised not to waste your time, Doctor, and I intend to make good on that. I'd like to offer you a bargain of sorts."
And now this is a crap shoot, but where they are right now it looks to be his last chance at getting anything out of Tenenbaum. Anticipating an objection, he continues, keeping his voice low and somewhat serious. He means what he's about to say, even if she's predisposed to disbelieve him. The best he can do is try to be as straightforward as possible and hope she considers it before assuming he's playing her.
"I seem to recall hearing that you've had...issues in the past, buying your groceries to feed your girls. I'd like to help you. If you can spare a minute to talk with me about what I learned in that room today, I will give you whatever you need for your groceries until you're able to leave here."
He stops again, just for a moment, trying to read her face. This is the best offer he's got. For the amount of time he figures he's got left in Rapture, the currency down here is useless topside, he can afford to feed as many mouths as she's harboring for as long as he's got to.
"...I know I haven't got a charitable reputation, but all I ask for is a few minutes of your time for conversation and I will give you whatever you need for as long as you need it."
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"I should think the only reason I would need to concern myself with treading carefully is if I had something to hide from him. But I never claimed to be his friend. We share a common interest, one I imagine you've got as well. I don't see why we shouldn't all work alongside one another, but it's not a perfect world."
He pauses, thinking.
"I promised not to waste your time, Doctor, and I intend to make good on that. I'd like to offer you a bargain of sorts."
And now this is a crap shoot, but where they are right now it looks to be his last chance at getting anything out of Tenenbaum. Anticipating an objection, he continues, keeping his voice low and somewhat serious. He means what he's about to say, even if she's predisposed to disbelieve him. The best he can do is try to be as straightforward as possible and hope she considers it before assuming he's playing her.
"I seem to recall hearing that you've had...issues in the past, buying your groceries to feed your girls. I'd like to help you. If you can spare a minute to talk with me about what I learned in that room today, I will give you whatever you need for your groceries until you're able to leave here."
He stops again, just for a moment, trying to read her face. This is the best offer he's got. For the amount of time he figures he's got left in Rapture, the currency down here is useless topside, he can afford to feed as many mouths as she's harboring for as long as he's got to.
"...I know I haven't got a charitable reputation, but all I ask for is a few minutes of your time for conversation and I will give you whatever you need for as long as you need it."