Mal's heard that wisdom is a virtue. She decides this is a fool's argument. Villains are to scorn virtues and embrace vices, but wisdom is understanding the best way to get what you want, and what you need. An unwise villain is a defeated villain. Mal refuses to be defeated.
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Carlos is jabbering on about something smart. Mal doesn't understand a word he's saying. She does understand the grin on his lips, the light in his eyes. He pauses to draw breath, realizes his enthusiasm, and seems to dim. Mal shrugs. "Sounds useful." She watches him come to life again.