[This harmless banter works in several ways for Scorpius.
First, it keeps Crichton on edge and on his toes; an important thing if he means to push the warden off balance.
Second, it establishes Scorpius' presence as all-encompassing. He refuses to let Crichton forget for one minute that he's here, knowing his presence is enough to make the man feel uncomfortable and unsafe.
Third, it lets the Barge see their 'relationship', under the terms that Scorpius presents. He is slowly establishing himself as a straight-minded, curious but misguided person: an angle he can work with.
Plus: it's fun as hell.]
This is meant as a comedy? I would have guessed it was an exercise in surrealist dogma.
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First, it keeps Crichton on edge and on his toes; an important thing if he means to push the warden off balance.
Second, it establishes Scorpius' presence as all-encompassing. He refuses to let Crichton forget for one minute that he's here, knowing his presence is enough to make the man feel uncomfortable and unsafe.
Third, it lets the Barge see their 'relationship', under the terms that Scorpius presents. He is slowly establishing himself as a straight-minded, curious but misguided person: an angle he can work with.
Plus: it's fun as hell.]
This is meant as a comedy? I would have guessed it was an exercise in surrealist dogma.