“I want to resolve this like civilized men. I'm not threatening you....” – The Operative, Serenity ... Movie Quotes Database

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The Operative

I want to resolve this like civilized men. I'm not threatening you. I'm unarmed-

Mal

Good.

The Operative

[Mal draws his gun and shoots the Operative in the chest. He attempts to exit, only for the Operative to grab him from behind]

I am of course wearing full body armour. I am not a moron.

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Malcolm “Mal” Reynolds Nathan Fillion More Malcolm “Mal” Reynolds quotes →

The Operative Chiwetel Ejiofor More The Operative quotes →

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