I'd figured, [ she adds somewhat unnecessarily. With her hair bound back, she'll finally glance over at the other girl. It's so clear -- from the lines of her body, the way she speaks, how she's gripping that chest. She's tense, possibly still scared. Hell, most people with dispositions like hers would be terrified, Vriska thinks.

Suddenly, she feels very tired. ]

You are a nicer person than someone like me deserves, but thank you for thinking that.

[ A pause. ]

Nobody really does. [ A little dryly. But now she looks at Jinah full on, serious and frowning. ]

I will help you stay alive. But you need to understand that in order to do that, you're more than likely going to have to do things you consider reprehensible, even unforgivable. Is that something you're capable of?