Is that... was that innuendo? Or just a straight comment? Rare from a Judge. Rico had that same thought himself to be honest, although he'd thought he was the only one who'd ever found any kind of humor in it. He finds himself watching Beeny slide a lingering hand over the ammo selector despite himself, then snaps back to attention. Member of the Council of Five, Rico. Bad idea. But he almost cracks a smirk in spite of his determination to dislike her.
"It's an extension of the law, ma'am."
With the neutral way he delivers that line, whether he's agreeing or disagreeing with her is hard to tell. With giving Beeny some time to inspect his lawgiver, he finds himself wondering if he should ask her anything about the future. But it's never been his style to ask so directly. Felt too much like showing his hand, whether it was necessary or not.
"...The Department still keeping on top of things in 2169?"
Opting for the roundabout approach seems like a good idea. Hoping to draw her into conversation, she seems willing to be approachable enough that she might say something useful. Nothing wrong with making a little small talk after all.
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"It's an extension of the law, ma'am."
With the neutral way he delivers that line, whether he's agreeing or disagreeing with her is hard to tell. With giving Beeny some time to inspect his lawgiver, he finds himself wondering if he should ask her anything about the future. But it's never been his style to ask so directly. Felt too much like showing his hand, whether it was necessary or not.
"...The Department still keeping on top of things in 2169?"
Opting for the roundabout approach seems like a good idea. Hoping to draw her into conversation, she seems willing to be approachable enough that she might say something useful. Nothing wrong with making a little small talk after all.