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(Thursday morning, INT: police station)

JH (desperate): Can I donate it to your armory?
unnamed police officer: We don't use this model of gun, no.
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JH: Can I... can I throw it in the trash?
unnamed police officer: Not with a bullet still in the chamber, and I'd like to see you try to empty the gun without picking it up.
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unnamed police officer: I'll cut you a break, though. If you touch the gun just to empty the chamber, I promise I will not arrest you.
JH: I notice you said that you won't arrest me, but you said nothing about the five hundred other cops in this building.
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unnamed police officer: Indeed I didn't. You have a legal background, Mister Halliganiv?
JH: No, but I've played D and D. I know how to negotiate with lawful entities.