[For all that Mando had been entertained by Riz's waffling earlier, he straightens up a little and gives Riz his full attention at that question. Things just got serious, and he's not going to hassle his friend.]
[Because Riz is his friend. That shouldn't be such a surprise, considering how long they've been traveling together, but it still is.]
You don't trust anyone in my line of work.
[His voice is soft and solemn.]
Not that I'm recommending that lifestyle. Someone having your back is... pretty important.
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[For all that Mando had been entertained by Riz's waffling earlier, he straightens up a little and gives Riz his full attention at that question. Things just got serious, and he's not going to hassle his friend.]
[Because Riz is his friend. That shouldn't be such a surprise, considering how long they've been traveling together, but it still is.]
You don't trust anyone in my line of work.
[His voice is soft and solemn.]
Not that I'm recommending that lifestyle. Someone having your back is... pretty important.
[For just a second, he sounds almost wistful.]
I wish I'd learned that earlier.