Full-on invasion by an alien force isn't something Jacob thinks about often, but he's seen enough movies and read enough books and played enough video games to know the gravity of the situation. And from what he's read about battles and war throughout history...
"I'm sorry, I--"
He looks down at the weapon, back towards Boston, and then back to Tom.
Protecting the world. This world, but what about another? Another world suffering and dying? He can't let him take the artifacts in good conscience, but he can't let him go back empty-handed, either.
Jacob swallows.
This is not a good decision. He's sure he's going to regret it.
"I can't let you do that. Those artifacts are my responsibility. If you take them, I'm coming with you. You give 'em back to me when you're done."
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Full-on invasion by an alien force isn't something Jacob thinks about often, but he's seen enough movies and read enough books and played enough video games to know the gravity of the situation. And from what he's read about battles and war throughout history...
"I'm sorry, I--"
He looks down at the weapon, back towards Boston, and then back to Tom.
Protecting the world. This world, but what about another? Another world suffering and dying? He can't let him take the artifacts in good conscience, but he can't let him go back empty-handed, either.
Jacob swallows.
This is not a good decision. He's sure he's going to regret it.
"I can't let you do that. Those artifacts are my responsibility. If you take them, I'm coming with you. You give 'em back to me when you're done."