31 quotes
A Statement on Representation and Authority
James Bond
You represent the Treasury.
[''To Vesper'']
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Money Matters in Casino Royale
Vesper Lynd
I'm the money.
James Bond
Every penny of it.
Vesper Lynd
The Treasury has agreed to stake you in the game.
James Bond
Vesper? I do hope you gave your parents hell for that.
[''Reading the card'']
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Vesper's Apology to James
Vesper Lynd
I'm sorry, James.
[''Last lines''; ''The lift she is in falls into water and she drowns'']
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A Moment of Connection and Renewal
James Bond
Hm. Hello.
Vesper Lynd
Hello.
[''Softly'']
James Bond
You alright?
Vesper Lynd
I can't resist waking you. Every time I do, you look at me as if…you haven't seen me in years. Makes me feel reborn.
James Bond
If you'd have just been born, wouldn't you be naked?
Vesper Lynd
You have me there. You can have me anywhere.
[''Whispers in his ear'']
James Bond
I can?
Vesper Lynd
Yeah. Here, there. Anywhere you like.
James Bond
Does this mean that you're…warming to me?
Vesper Lynd
Yeah. That's how I would describe it.
James Bond
It's just that not so long ago, I would have described your feelings towards me as, um…well, I'm trying to think of a better word than "loathing".
Vesper Lynd
I'm afraid I'm a complicated woman.
James Bond
That is something to be afraid of.
Mendel
Hello!
James Bond
Urgh, perfect timing.
Vesper Lynd
Oh - Monsieur Mendel. How are things in Switzerland?
Mendel
My apologies. I do not need to rush, but 120 million is a large sum of money.
James Bond
It certainly is. You didn't bring any chocolates with you?
Mendel
I'm afraid not. If you would type in the account number? And now the password.
[''Laughs''; ''Vesper does so'']
James Bond
You can do that.
Vesper Lynd
I would if I knew what it was.
James Bond
V-E-S-P-E-R.
[''As he says more letters, Vesper realises, turns and smiles. She types the password'']
Mendel
The funds have now been transferred. Sorry for disturbing you. Thank you. Auf Wiedersehen.
James Bond
Auf Wiedersehen, Herr Mendel.
Vesper Lynd
You know, James…I want you to know that if all that was left of you was your smile, and your little finger, you'd still be more of a man than anyone I've ever met.
Vesper Lynd
I have no idea.
James Bond
But you're aching to find out.
Vesper Lynd
You're not going to let me in there, are you? You've got your armour back on. That's that.
James Bond
I have no armour left. You've stripped it from me. Whatever is left of me... whatever is left of me, whatever I am... I'm yours.
[''Vesper puts her hand on his cheek'']
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Humor and Tension in a High-Stakes Encounter
Le Chiffre
Miss Lynd will give me the account number, if she hasn't already, so all I need from you is the password.
James Bond
I've got a little itch... down there. Would you mind?
[''Defiantly'']
James Bond
No! No! No! No…TO THE RIGHT, TO THE RIGHT, TO THE RIGHT!
[''Screams in agony'']
Le Chiffre
You are a funny man, Mr. Bond.
[''Lashes him again'']
James Bond
Yes, yes, yes! Now the whole world's gonna know that you died scratching my balls!
[''Screams in pain''; ''Starts laughing maniacally'']
Le Chiffre
I died? I died?
James Bond
Yes, because no matter what you do, I'm not going to give you the password, which means your clients are going to hunt you down and cut you into little pieces of meat while you're still breathing! Because if you kill me, there'll be nowhere left to hide.
Le Chiffre
Oh, but you are SO WRONG! Because even after I slaughter you and your little girlfriend, your people would still welcome me with open arms! Because they need what I know.
James Bond
The big picture.
[''Resigned'']
Le Chiffre
Yes. Now give me the password, and I will at least let her live. Come on, Bond. Do it soon enough and she might even be in one piece.
[''Slaps him on the cheek'']
Le Chiffre
You're really not going to tell me, are you?
James Bond
No.
Le Chiffre
Then... I think I'll feed you what you seem not to value.
Le Chiffre
I'll get the money. Tell them I'll get the money.
Mr. White
Money isn't as valuable to our organization as knowing who to trust.
[''Mr. White shoots Le Chiffre dead'']
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James Bond's Martini Order in Casino Royale
James Bond
Dry martini.
Bartender
Oui, monsieur.
James Bond
Wait. Three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. ]
[[w:shaken, not stirred|Shake it over ice and add a thin slice of lemon peel.]
Bartender
Yes, sir.
Tomelli
You know, I'll have one of those.
Infante
So will I.
Bartender
Yes, sir.
Felix Leiter
My friend, bring me one as well. Keep the fruit.
Le Chiffre
That's it? Hmm? Anyone want to ] now?
[''Annoyed''; [w:poker|play poker]
Felix Leiter
Someone's in a hurry.
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The Origin of a Classic Cocktail
James Bond
You know, I think I'll call that a "Vesper.
Vesper Lynd
Because of the bitter aftertaste?
James Bond
No. Because once you've tasted it, it's all you want to drink. I thought it was a quite a good line.
[''Vesper laughs'']
VesperLynd
It was a very good line.
James Bond
But you're laughing at it.
VesperLynd
Not so much it, as you.
James Bond
Oh, well, that's fine, then. I've figured out what that is. It's an Algerian Love Knot.
[''Chuckles''; ''Pauses and looks at Vesper's necklace'']
Vesper Lynd
Really? I just thought it was something pretty.
James Bond
No, you didn't. Someone gave that to you. He's a very lucky man.
[''Pause'']
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Overlooking Friends in the Face of Adversity
M
She had a boyfriend. A French Algerian. They were very much in love. He was kidnapped by the organisation behind Le Chiffre. And they blackmailed her, threatening to kill him unless she co-operated. We should have picked up on it, but sometimes we pay so much attention to our enemies, we forget to watch our friends. How are you doing?
James Bond
She left her cell phone. She must have known I'd check it.
M
Hm, she knew you were you. Well, at least this clears Mathis.
[''Pause'']
James Bond
No.
M
No?
James Bond
No. It would have proved that she's guilty, not that he's innocent. It could have been a double-blind. Keep sweating him.
M
You don't trust anyone, do you, James?
James Bond
No.
M
Then you've learnt your lesson. Get back as soon as you can. We need you.
James Bond
Will do.
M
If you do need time…
James Bond
Why should I need more time? The job's done, and the bitch is dead.
M
James? Did you ever ask yourself why you weren’t killed that night? Isn’t it obvious? She made a deal to spare your life in exchange for the money. I’m sure she hoped they would let her live. but she must have known she was going to her death. And now we’ll never know who was behind this, the trail’s gone cold.
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A Game of Wits and Tension
Le Chiffre
You've changed your shirt, Mr. Bond. I hope our little game isn't causing you to perspire.
James Bond
A little. But I won't consider myself to be really in trouble until I start weeping blood.
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Complications of Faith and Relationships
James Bond
We've been involved for quite a long while, hence the shared suite.
Vesper Lynd
But my family is strict Roman Catholic, so for appearance's sake, it'll be a two-bedroom suite.
James Bond
I do hate it when religion comes between us.
[''Cheekily'']
Vesper Lynd
Religion and a locked door. Am I going to have a problem with you, Bond?
James Bond
Don't worry. You're not my type.
Vesper Lynd
Smart?
James Bond
Single.
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Ego and Recklessness in High-Stakes Game
Vesper Lynd
Very funny.
[''Walks up to lift elevator, presses button and James walks up'']
James Bond
Look, if Le Chiffre is that well-connected... he knows who I am and where the money's from. Which means he's decided to play me anyway. So he's either desperate or he's overly confident... but either way, that tells me something about him. And all he gets in return is a name he already has.
Vesper Lynd
And now he knows something about you. He knows you're reckless. Take the next one. There isn't enough room for me and your ego.
[''Steps into lift elevator with James'']
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Introduction of James Bond to Mr. White
Mr. White
Hello?
James Bond
Mr. White? We need to talk.
Mr. White
Who is this?
Bond
The name's Bond. James Bond.
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The Complexity of Choices and Morality
Vesper Lynd
It doesn't bother you, killing those people?
James Bond
I wouldn't be very good at my job if it did.
Vesper Lynd
I don't believe you. You've got a choice, you know. Just because you've done something doesn't mean you have to keep doing it.
James Bond
Why is it that people who can't take advice always insist on giving it?
Vesper Lynd
You think I can't take my own advice?
James Bond
I think something is driving you. And I don't think I'll ever find out what that is.
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A Strategic Distraction in Poker Dynamics
Vesper Lynd
Yes?
[''In hotel room bathroom'']
James Bond
For you.
[''Brings in a beautiful purple dress and hangs it on the bathroom door'']
Vesper Lynd
Something you expect me to wear?
James Bond
When you walk in and kiss me wearing that, the other players will be thinking of your neckline rather than their cards. Do you think you could do that for me?
Vesper Lynd
I'll do my best.
[''Cheekily'']
James Bond
Thank you.
James Bond
I have a dinner jacket.
Vesper Lynd
There are dinner jackets and dinner jackets; this is the latter. And I need you looking like a man who belongs at that table.
James Bond
How...? It's tailored.
Vesper Lynd
I sized you up the moment we met.
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Indifference in a Simple Request
James Bond
Vodka martini.
Bartender
]
[[w:Shaken, not stirred|Shaken or stirred?]
James Bond
Do I look like I give a damn?
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Trust and Betrayal in Intelligence Operations
James Bond
M really doesn't mind you earning a little money on the side, Dryden. She'd just prefer if it weren't selling secrets.
Dryden
If the theatrics are supposed to scare me, you have the wrong man, Bond. If M was so sure I was bent, she'd have sent a 00. Benefits of being Section Chief. I'd know of anyone being promoted to 00 status, wouldn't I? Your file shows no kills. And it takes--
James Bond
Two.
Dryden
Shame. We barely got to know each other.
[''Pulls his gun on Bond; smiles''; ''Pulls the trigger, but nothing happens'']
James Bond
I know where you keep your gun. I suppose that's something.
[''Holds up the gun's magazine'']
Dryden
True. How did he die?
James Bond
Your contact? Not well.
Dryden
Made you feel it, did he? Well...you needn't worry. The second is--
James Bond
Yes. Considerably.
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The Strategy of Poker: Playing the Opponent
Vesper Lynd
So, you're telling me it's a matter of probability and odds? I was worried there wasn't chance involved.
James Bond
Well, only if you assume the player with the best hand wins.
Vesper Lynd
So there will be what you call bluffing?
James Bond
You've heard the term? Then you'll know that in poker you never play your hand... you play the man across from you.
[''Smiles''; ''Vesper smiles back'']
Vesper Lynd
And you're good at reading people?
James Bond
Yes I am. Which is why I've been able to detect an undercurrent of sarcasm in your voice.
Vesper Lynd
I'm now assured our money is in good hands.
James Bond
You don't think this is a very good plan, do you?
Vesper Lynd
So there is a plan? I got the impression we were risking millions of dollars and hundreds of lives on a game of luck. What else can you surmise, Mr. Bond?
James Bond
About you, Miss Lynd? Well, your beauty's a problem. You worry you won't be taken seriously.
Vesper Lynd
Which one can say of any attractive woman with half a brain.
James Bond
True, but this one overcompensates by wearing slightly masculine clothing. Being more aggressive than her female colleagues. Which gives her a somewhat prickly demeanor, and ironically enough, makes it less likely for her to be accepted and promoted by her male superiors, who mistake her insecurities for arrogance. Now, I'd have normally gone with "only child," but, umm, you see, by the way you ignored the quip about your parents... I'm going to have to go with "orphan.
Vesper Lynd
All right... by the cut of your suit, ] or wherever. Naturally you think human beings dress like that. But you wear it with such disdain, my guess is you didn't come from money, and your school friends never let you forget it. Which means that you were at that school by the grace of someone else's charity; hence that chip on your shoulder. And since your first thought about me ran to "orphan," that's what I'd say you are. Oh, you are? I like this poker thing. And that makes perfect sense! Since MI6 looks for maladjusted young men, who give little thought to sacrificing others in order to protect queen and country. You know... former ] with easy smiles and expensive watches. ]?
[[w:University of Oxford|you went to Oxford; ''Bond smiles''; [w:Special Air Service|SAS types; ''She glances at his wrist''; [w:Rolex|Rolex]
James Bond
].
[[w:Omega SA|Omega]
Vespe Lyndr
Beautiful. Now, having just met you, I wouldn't go as far as calling you a cold-hearted bastard...
James Bond
No, of course not.
Vesper Lynd
But it wouldn't be a stretch to imagine. You think of women as disposable pleasures rather than meaningful pursuits. So, as charming as you are, Mr. Bond, I will be keeping my eye on our government's money and off your perfectly formed arse.
James Bond
You noticed.
[''Smiles ironically'']
Vesper Lynd
Even accountants have imagination. How was ]?
[[w:mutton|your lamb]
James Bond
Skewered. One sympathises.
Vesper Lynd
Good evening, Mr. Bond.
James Bond
Good evening, Miss Lynd.
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Love and Deception in Casino Royale
Vesper Lynd
Does everyone have a tell?
James Bond
Yes. Everyone. Everyone except you. I wonder if that's why I love you.
Vesper Lynd
You love me?
James Bond
Enough to float around the world with you until one of us has to find an honest job. Which I think is going to have to be you, because I have no idea what an honest job is.
Vesper Lynd
You're serious?
James Bond
It's like you said. You do what I do long enough, there won't be any soul left to salvage. I'm leaving with what little I have left. Is that enough for you?
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A Close Call at the Poker Table
James Bond
I'm sorry. That last hand... nearly killed me.
[''Bond returns to his seat in a game of poker after being poisoned'']
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Urgent Instructions for Saving Bond's Life
M
Who is it?
Command center operator 1
It's 007. Bond's been poisoned. He's going into ]. Stay calm and don't interrupt. Because you'll be dead... within two minutes unless you do exactly what I tell you.
[''To M''; [w:cardiac arrest|cardiac arrest; ''To James'']
James Bond
I'm all ears.
Command center operator 1
Remove the defibrillator from the pouch.
Command center operator 1
We're still scanning. Attach the leads to your chest. ]. ].
[[w:Ventricular tachycardia|Ventricular tachycardia; [w:Digitalis|Digitalis]
Command center operator 2
What do we give him?
Command center operator 1
The kit has ], ] ]. ]? As soon as it reads charged--
[[w:amphetamine|amphetamines; [w:antihistamine|antihistamines...; [w:hydrocortisone|hydrocortisone; [w:Adrenaline|Adrenaline]
Command center operator 2
]. That'll work.
[[w:Lidocaine|Lidocaine]
Command center operator 1
Bond, don't push the red button yet. Do you hear me? Don't push it.
Command center operator 3
His heart's gonna stop.
Command center operator 1
There's only time for one charge before he passes out. Take the blue ], Bond. Mid-neck into the vein. That'll counteract the digitalis. You're going to pass out in a few seconds. You need to keep your heart going. Push the red button now, Bond! Bond, push the damn button! Do it now!
[[w:combipen|combipen; ''James realizes a wire is unplugged and passes out with Vesper appearing, inserting the red wire into the shock pad and presses the red button, reviving James'']
James Bond
You okay?
Vesper Lynd
Me?
James Bond
Thank you.
Vesper Lynd
You're welcome. Now get yourself off to a hospital.
James Bond
I will do. As soon as I've won this game.
[''Gets up'']
Vesper Lynd
You're not seriously going back there?
James Bond
I wouldn't dream of it.
[''Walking past her adjusting his tie nonchalantly'']
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Balancing Ego and Relationships
Vesper Lynd
And now he knows something about you. He knows you're reckless. Take the next one. Take the next one. There isn't enough space for me and your ego.
[''Steps into a lift elevator, without James'']
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Betting on Bond's Success
Taglines
Always Bet On Bond
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Trust in Unfamiliar Financial Partnerships
Obanno
So how do I trust this man that I've never met with my money?
Mr. White
You asked for the introduction. That's all my organization will guarantee. I suppose our friend Mr. White will have told you... that I have provided reliable banking services... for many other freedom fighters over the years.
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Frustration with Bureaucracy and Agent Misconduct
M
Who the hell do they think they are? I report to the ], and even he's smart enough not to ask me what we do. Have you ever seen such a bunch of self-righteous, arse-covering prigs? They don't care what we do, they care what we get photographed doing. And how the hell could Bond be so stupid? I give him 00 status, and he celebrates by shooting up an embassy. Is the man deranged? And where the hell is he? In the old days, if an agent did something that embarrassing, he'd have the good sense to defect. Christ, I miss the ]!
[[W:Prime Minister of the United Kingdom|Prime Minister; [Cold War]
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Mathis Discusses Risks and Strategies in Casino
René Mathis
My name is Mathis. Rene Mathis. I'm your contact here. Le Chiffre? I don't think so. Probably because there's no "we." Just me. I'm afraid if you get into trouble here... the cavalry won't be coming over the nearest hill. Le Chiffre arrived yesterday... and spent the time reestablishing old relationships. The chief of police and he are now quite close. That's him, with the mustache. Over my left shoulder. Well, that could make life quite difficult. Yeah, and quite possibly shorter. He's not a very subtle man. I thought about trying to buy his services, but we frankly... couldn't afford to outbid Le Chiffre. I hate to say it... but the accountants seem to be running Ml6 these days. Oh, not that I have anything against accountants. Many of them are lovely people. So I decided that it was cheaper to supply his deputy... with evidence that we were bribing the chief. It's amazing what you can do with ] these days, isn't it? I think your odds are improving, Mr. Bond.
[''James and Vesper meets René at an outdoor cafe''; ''James asks if Le Chiffre is aware of being surveilled''; ''Police cruisers arrive with officers crowding around the police chief''; ''Strokes Vesper's shoulder''; [w:Adobe Photoshop|Photoshop]
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Bond's Affection for M
James Bond
I love you too, M.
[''Takes documents out of envelope in his vehicle'']
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A Brief Exchange of Trust and Doubt
Felix Leiter
I should have introduced myself, seeing as we're related. Felix Leiter, a brother from Langley. You should have faith. As long as you keep your head about you, I think you have him.
[''Sees the knife in James' hand'']
James Bond
Had. Excuse me.
Felix Leiter
You're not buying in?
James Bond
No.
Felix Leiter
Listen, I'm bleeding chips. I'm not going to last much longer. You have a better chance. I'll stake you. I'm saying I'll give you the money to keep going. Just one thing: you pull it off, the CIA bring him in.
James Bond
What about the winnings?
Felix Leiter
Does it look like we need the money?
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Questioning Loyalty and Consequences in Espionage
M
Quite the body count you're stacking up. She was tortured first. As you'd already killed her husband... she must have been the only one left to question. Did she know anything that could compromise you?
[''James walks up to the crime scene of Solange's murder with abuzz with [[w:Crime scene investigation|CSIs]
James Bond
No.
M
Not your name, what you were after?
James Bond
No.
M
Dimitrios worked as a middleman. Knew where to put his hands on weapons... and people who could use them. He worked with anyone who had money. For years he was involved with a man we knew as Le Chiffre... a private banker to the world's terrorists. He invested their money, gave them access to it wherever they wanted. Oh, good. You're here. ], we believe. ]. A bit of a mathematical genius and liked to prove it by ].
[''MI6 technician appears''; ''To James''; [w:Albanian people|Albanian; [w:Chess prodigy|Chess prodigy; [w:poker|playing poker]
James Bond
Ow. So you can keep an eye on me?
[''In monotone voice upon being implanted with a tracking chip''; ''Getting scanned'']
M
Yes. When they analyzed the stock market after ] ] discovered a massive shorting of airline stocks. When the stocks hit bottom on 9l12, somebody made a fortune. The same thing happened this morning with Skyfleet stock... or was supposed to. With their prototype destroyed, the company would be near bankruptcy. Instead, somebody lost over $100 million betting the wrong way.
[[w:9/11 attacks|9/11...; [w:CIA|the CIA]
James Bond
You think it's this man Le Chiffre.
M
Which would explain how he could set up a high-stakes poker game... at Casino Royale in Montenegro. Ten players, $10 million buy-in, 5 million re-buy. Winner takes all. Potentially 150 million.
James Bond
Good. Then we'll know where he'll be. Do you want a clean kill or to send a message?
M
We want him alive. Le Chiffre doesn't have 100 million to lose.
James Bond
Has he been playing the stock market with his clients funds? They're not gonna be too happy when they find out it's gone. We can't let him win this game.
M
If he loses, he'll have nowhere to run. We'll give him sanctuary in return for everything he knows. I'm putting you in the game... replacing someone who's playing for a syndicate. According to Villiers. you're the best player in the Service. Trust me, I wish it wasn't the case. I would ask you if you could remain emotionally detached... but I don't think that's your problem, is it, Bond?
[''Walks away'']
James Bond
No.
M
Don't worry about keeping in touch. We'll know where you are.
[''Stops and turns'']
James Bond
You can stop pretending. You knew I wouldn't let this drop, didn't you?
M
Well, I knew you were you.
[''Walks away'']
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The Nature of Pain and Endurance
Le Chiffre
You know, I never understood all these elaborate tortures. It's the simplest thing to cause more pain than a man can possibly endure. And of course, it's not only the immediate agony, but the knowledge that if you do not yield soon enough, there will be little left to identify you as a man. The only question remains: will you yield, in time?
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Consequences of Impulsive Decisions in Espionage
James Bond
Sorry. I'll shoot the camera first next time.
M
Or yourself. You stormed into an embassy. You violated the only absolutely inviolate rule of international relationships, and why? So you could kill a nobody. We wanted to question him, not to kill him! ] KILLS UNARMED PRISONER onto a table in front of Bond] For God's sake, you're supposed to display some kind of judgment.
[''Angrily throws down a newspaper headlined [[w:MI6|MI6]
James Bond
I did. I thought one less bomb maker in the world would be a good thing.
M
Exactly. One bomb maker. We're trying to figure out how an entire network of terrorist groups is financed and you give us one bomb maker. Hardly the big picture, wouldn't you say? The man isn't even a true believer; he's a gun for hire. And thanks to your overdeveloped trigger finger, we have no idea who hired him, or why. And how the hell did you find out where I lived?
James Bond
Same way I found out your name. I thought "M" was a randomly assigned letter. I had no idea it stood for--
M
Utter one more syllable, and I'll have you killed. I knew it was too early to promote you.
[''Interrupts Bond''; ''Bond remains silent in agreement'']
James Bond
Well, I understand 00's have a very short life expectancy, so your mistake will be short-lived.
M
Bond, this may be too much for a blunt instrument to understand, but arrogance and self-awareness seldom go hand-in-hand.
James Bond
So you want me to be half monk, half hit-man?
M
Any thug can kill. I want you to take your ego out of the equation, and to judge the situation dispassionately. I need to know that I can trust you, and that you know who to trust... and since I don't know that, I need you out of my sight. Go and stick your head in the sand somewhere and think about your future, because these bastards want your head. And I'm seriously considering feeding you to them. And Bond...don't ever break into my house again.
[''Bond heads for the elevator'']
James Bond
Ma'am.
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Unauthorized Access Revealed in Secure System
Villiers
He's in ].
[''Calling and waking M up in the middle of the night''; [w:The Bahamas|The Bahamas]
M
You woke me to share his holiday plans?
Villiers
He's logged into our secure website, using your name and password.
M
How the hell does he know these things?
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