Mercer calmly said: "I just need you to stay calm, deal with things on hand first, make sure of the opponent's strength, and confirm you have the confidence to proceed.
Your life is yours. If even you don't take your life seriously, what can others say?
Reckless revenge is not my style. I prefer preparing thoroughly first, then carry out a smooth and pleasant revenge."
Rebecca nodded heavily after a moment of silence: "I understand... I, I definitely won't act impulsively this time, I'll investigate thoroughly before proceeding!"
"My suggestion is, maybe you could consider revenge after joining the team?"
Mercer laughed twice: "When we're on the same side, the bros will help you, so you won't need to worry that much."
Rebecca didn't say a word, just observed Mercer, looking at his mask, and suddenly laughed.
Mercer looked at her with a bit of confusion: "What's funny?"
"I was just thinking, why you're considering pulling someone like me into the team, and being so nice to me..."
Rebecca blinked, suddenly revealing a slightly enchanting smile: "Do you like me?"
Mercer was a bit speechless by her antics: "Of course not? I don't just like you, I like V too, and a few others you don't know... I've got quite a few pretty girls I like, what, you want to line up?"
"Tsk..." Rebecca's face fell, but soon she smiled sweetly and leaned closer:
"I said, Brother A... My brother and I, recently have nowhere to live and no money for food, so why don't you..."
Her hand slid on Mercer like a slippery eel, making him shudder and instinctively elbowed her: "I'm driving, don't act crazy."
Rebecca puffed her cheeks in anger, rubbing her side as she sat back: "You're really strange... You genuinely only fancy my skills?"
Her recent series of actions, although was essentially probing, still slightly bruised her self-esteem after being rejected like that.
"I pity you, wouldn't that suffice?"
Mercer frankly said: "I think you're cute, although not very bright, your skills aren't bad.
Moreover, you've got a kind heart, a rarity in Night City; that's why I'm willing to give you a chance.
Any problem with that?"
Rebecca was quite pleased being praised, not minding the elbow now, she responded cheerfully: "Isn't it? I also think I'm quite decent."
Watching her laughing heartily, her face filled with happiness, Mercer couldn't help but shake his head: "Alright, anything else you want to ask?"
Rebecca found he wasn't difficult to talk to and after studying him for a while, she asked curiously with a relaxed tone: "Is your age similar to mine?"
Though Mercer wore a mask, from his voice, height, and the shape and skin color of the ears and neck shown, it's clear he's not very old.
"Eighteen." Mercer answered decisively: "I'm eighteen this year."
Once he hacked the city hall and got a new ID, not even the emperor could claim otherwise.
Rebecca didn't doubt him: "So we're not far off, right? Brother A, you're quite impressive, aren't you, not too old and already forming your own Edgerunners team?
How do you know Wagako? She doesn't offer big jobs to just anyone."
Mercer replied calmly: "Just like I said before, as long as your skills are solid enough, plenty of fixers will seek you out."
"Why haven't I heard about you before? Are you new to Night City?" Rebecca continued her inquiry.
"Sort of, yesterday was officially the first day I greeted Night City, and after that, I plan to make this place my home."
Mercer didn't hide too much from her, just said: "That's why I'm recruiting, forming a team. You should have noticed, V and Qiwei are basically like you, only just met me."
"But I saw V seems to respect you... How did you meet Qiwei? Do you plan to bring her into your team too?
Uh, just to be clear, I'm not trying to stir trouble... It's just, Qiwei seems kind of cold-blooded."
Rebecca felt the deeper she gets to know him, the more questions arise.
Mercer still spoke steadily: "Although V is somewhat silly, his intuition is amazing, and I met him at Rebirth after discussing some business with Rogue.
A new mercenary directly doing business at Rebirth, I think that already proves my skill.
As for Qiwei... I shouldn't casually share her story, if you're curious, you should ask her yourself.
I can only tell you, she was rescued by me last night from a shady sex doll shop on Twist Street.
Why I want her in my team, the reason is simple.
I intend to achieve big things, and big achievements require many people to support them, although Qiwei used to be a sex doll, she never accepted her fate, self-taught pretty decent hacking skills.
Even without my help, she should soon be able to escape using her own skills.
And I feel, what she told me was sincere — even someone like Qiwei, who never believes in others, is willing to try trusting me and joining my team.
Of course, I'll trust her too, give her a chance.
Genuine exchange for genuine trust... skills are secondary, I have only one requirement for my team members, and that is to consider each other as family."
Trying to recruit people, Mercer obviously had to clarify what he was here for.