Hmm... I see what you're talking about. The first one would normally be okay that way if it were on its own, but is a bit weak given the stuff that follows - especially having a second usage afterwards. The second one's a definite "Taniyama-san" moment, though. (sic. he's being sarcastic/insulting.)
And please don't write *quote snipped* when some of us don't know what that means AND are going to go nuts trying to find out so ... please explain? (post it to my journal maybe? I don't mind spoilers)
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Date: 2007-12-21 07:51 pm (UTC)Hmm... I see what you're talking about. The first one would normally be okay that way if it were on its own, but is a bit weak given the stuff that follows - especially having a second usage afterwards. The second one's a definite "Taniyama-san" moment, though. (sic. he's being sarcastic/insulting.)
And please don't write *quote snipped* when some of us don't know what that means AND are going to go nuts trying to find out so ... please explain? (post it to my journal maybe? I don't mind spoilers)
It's from the end of the book. Namely this part:
Saying that I looked around the room.
Mai: "What about the expenses to stay here?"
Noll: "It's being covered by those who view me favourably."
M: "I want to see the faces of people who'd squander favour on you."
N "There are some people who are good at judging things."
M: "You fraud."
N: "If I tried, I might be able to get twice what I do now."
I couldn't help sighing; he'd said that in an oddly serious manner.