[Her jaw tightens. That's the thing about the Cetagandans--they have all the crazy space technology, and Beth's carrying a knife. Of course he has a laser gun, of course he does. If she tries to take him anywhere, he'll shoot her. If she tries to stab him, he'll shoot her. And while she's pretty sure they have guns that don't kill you on the Cetas' base, she's not stupid enough to risk it.
Just stupid enough for everything else. Her fingers dig into his coat.]
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Just stupid enough for everything else. Her fingers dig into his coat.]
Why shouldn't I?