‘When people say a knight’s job is all glory, I laugh and laugh and laugh,’ he said. ‘Often i can stop laughing before they edge away and talk about soothing drinks.’
Tamora Pierce, Squire
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Some alternate versions of approaching relationships from our resident assassin droid: HK-47 in Knights of the Old Republic 2. A good example of how violence can color perspectives on other important aspects of our meatbag lives. Also because: funny.
-Michi
A basic rule of covert ops is let someone else do your dirty work. Let someone else find the guy you want to kill. It’s a great technique, as long as you’re not – the someone else.
Michael Westen, Burn Notice 110: False Flag
Assassination is one percent shooting, ninety-nine percent preparation: anticipating moves, devising approaches, recruiting sources, finding the perfect opportunity so the bullet’s almost an after-thought. Usually that’s when a target’s on the move, when there are too many variables to control them all… There are ways to lessen the risk: an armed escort, taking an unpredictable route to your destination, having back-up in a trail car. But ultimately, as long as the assassin knows where you’re going, they have the upper hand.
Michael Westen, Burn Notice 110: False Flag
Fighting is often about tactical retreats like running away from two knives. It’s also about knowing how to make the body count unacceptable.
Michael Westen, Burn Notice 104: Old Friends