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“I have great respect for your reputation.” Despite how he still has to fight to keep lips from slightly curling in distaste while dealing with those of the other’s ilk, his words are genuine (what a rarity for both a Sith and a man of politics). Few individuals in the galaxy possess such ruthless efficiency and determination to succeed as the Duros. Indeed, some of the count’s own acolytes pale in comparison, and amount to pitiful disappointment. If only Bane believed in something more than obtaining the next meagre sum of credits. But business is still essential business, and Dooku is content to continue taking advantage of it—not the other way around. “Unlike many others, it is not unfounded. However, that does not give you free rein to haggle to extortionate extremes. And I ask that you afford me the same respect of recognising I am not so easily duped. The initial price I offered is more than fair compensation for the job. Unless you intend to further complicate matters.”
