"These things aren't so bad, so long as you're with the right people..." Pajea shrugged, sticking her hands in her pockets.
"Did I ever say what I thought your intelligence was? I don't recall saying such. Making assumptions like that can land you in real trouble, you know." Her smile relaxed, and she gave a small laugh. "Why would I sign up for a club I have no interest in? This material, these concepts...they're fascinating. If I had no interest, I simply wouldn't be here--" Pajea freed one arm from her pocket and gestured to the table. "--and here I am."
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"Did I ever say what I thought your intelligence was? I don't recall saying such. Making assumptions like that can land you in real trouble, you know." Her smile relaxed, and she gave a small laugh. "Why would I sign up for a club I have no interest in? This material, these concepts...they're fascinating. If I had no interest, I simply wouldn't be here--" Pajea freed one arm from her pocket and gestured to the table. "--and here I am."