❝ AND . . . IS THAT MEANT TO DISCOURAGE ME ? ❞ he gives her a look with his eyes suspiciously narrowed , waiting for a catch , something worse to come from her mouth that might further dissuade his participation . so far , however , he’s not convinced . ❝ because it’s not working . maybe i don’t have magic powers or a fancy costume to protect me , but i can still help . i could be your eyes and ears overhead . A LOOKOUT . i’m best utilized up high . ❞ he gestures to the solid black case resting by his feet , the outer hard shell protecting the disassembled rifle within . ❝ if this is as dangerous as you say it is , you’ll need help , too . better to use everything to your advantage . every avenue . EVERY ASSET . i’m an asset . ❞ for a few seconds , he watches her face , gives her time to process his argument . maybe it’s a bad idea , letting some former military sniper get involved in . . . would this be considered superhero affairs ? he doesn’t know . he’s not too familiar with raven or her work , but he imagines she’s got . . . SOME KIND OF POWER , some element of strength to better the odds . sebastian just wants to double , triple their chances . ❝ i’ll be fine . i won’t get in your way , either . i’ll just . . . ❞ sebastian bends down , unclasps the box beside him , and unveils the rifle inside . ❝ KEEP AN EYE OUT . HELP YOU . ❞