Rich's post had certainly given him some interesting information, but this further clarification made this particular 'fishing trip' all the more worth it.
"Let me get this straight- you think this squip thing would actually be able to figure out how to get off the train? If that answer is yes..."
A grin spread's across Jack's face.
"...then let me activate it. Ah, ah -" He holds up a finger, interrupting whatever protest Rich might be about to give.
"- Don't say anything yet, I'm not finished. Let me turn it on, get the answers we need from it, and then destroy it for you. How's that sound, huh? You do wanna get off this train, don't you, Rich?"
let's make a deal baby
"Let me get this straight- you think this squip thing would actually be able to figure out how to get off the train? If that answer is yes..."
A grin spread's across Jack's face.
"...then let me activate it. Ah, ah -" He holds up a finger, interrupting whatever protest Rich might be about to give.
"- Don't say anything yet, I'm not finished. Let me turn it on, get the answers we need from it, and then destroy it for you. How's that sound, huh? You do wanna get off this train, don't you, Rich?"