[ Holland gives something close to a derisive laugh. It's an exhale through his nose and a slight quirk to his lips that says he finds the irony of that 'artefact' amusing. In a very morbid way.
They both know how dangerous artefacts can be. ]
It's better than nothing.
[ Wow, look at Holland being optimistic! That's... his version of optimism, anyway. But he does turn to look Kell in the eye, as opposed to simply staring up into the night sky. ]
With each of us on a different side, we'll at know if one side knows more about that map than the other.
[ Pinch yourself, Kell. Holland is saying he'll work together with you. It's the only route that makes sense, and Holland is pragmatic if nothing else. ]
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They both know how dangerous artefacts can be. ]
It's better than nothing.
[ Wow, look at Holland being optimistic! That's... his version of optimism, anyway. But he does turn to look Kell in the eye, as opposed to simply staring up into the night sky. ]
With each of us on a different side, we'll at know if one side knows more about that map than the other.
[ Pinch yourself, Kell. Holland is saying he'll work together with you. It's the only route that makes sense, and Holland is pragmatic if nothing else. ]