Michael Samuelle quotes from La Femme Nikita

How could you?! Huh?

Michael

I'm sorry.

You have no soul ..., no honor! Defend yourself! I said, defend yourself! You once said that a person can define themselves by what they are willing to die for. I will die for a belief. You will die because you have none!

Nikita

(She shoots and kills René).

Michael

You should have let him do it.

Michael

Can I give you a piece of advice?

Nikita

Go ahead.

Michael

It's best to be ruthless, but if you are not, it's essential to appear that way.

Nikita

Is that your secret, Michael? You just appear to be ruthless?

Operations

With most operatives, self preservation takes over, compassion is the first thing to go.

Michael

She's different.

Operations

Have you tried, Michael, really tried to crush out her feelings?

Michael

Of course.

Operations

You succeeded with so many others, why not her?

Michael

She's strong.

Operations

Is that the only reason?

Michael

Yes.

Michael

Have I ever told you how beautiful you are?

Nikita

Not today.

Michael

Well, you are beautiful.

Nikita

Oh, no, you don't. That's how you hurt your back in the first place.

Michael

I should report you for that kind of cruelty.

Nikita

I know, I know, I know . . . Michael?

Michael

Yes?

Nikita

I love you.

Michael

I love you, too.

Michael

Was it difficult for you?

Nikita

The debrief?

Michael

No, the mission.

Nikita

At the time, no.

Michael

And now?

Nikita

Well, that all depends on you... how do you feel about it?

Michael

Conflicted.

Nikita

Well, maybe I can help... we can talk about it.

Michael

I'd love to... but what you need to hear, I can't tell you yet.

Nikita

Yet?

Michael

You know a lot about me, Nikita, but not everything. There are things that have to remain hidden. It has nothing to do with how I feel about you.

Michael

No, I can't. I have to get out of here.

Nikita

You will never make it. They will find you!

Michael

How do you know?

Nikita

Take a look around.

Michael

You told me they are going to kill me anyway. I got nothing to lose.

Nikita

I do.

Michael

Have I ever told you that I love you?

Nikita

Actually, no.

Michael

I do.

Michael

Would you like to join me for dinner?

Andrea

No, thank you. I don't go out much.

Michael

With anyone, or just operatives?

Andrea

With anyone, especially Section operatives.

Michael

We got off on the wrong foot, it was partially my fault. I'd like to make amends.

Andrea

It was nobody's fault. No amends are necessary.

Michael

No amends then, just pleasure.

Andrea

Forget dinner, Michael, it's not gonna happen.

Michael

Ok, how about a cup of coffee? I'd like to get to know you better.

Michael

Good morning.

Andrea

Hi.

Michael

I had a great time last night.

Andrea

You talked me into coffee, then you managed to talk me into dinner, but this is as far as it goes.

Michael

Why?

Andrea

Because I like it here. Most people hate Section, or pretend to, but I like it.

Michael

So do I. Doesn't mean we can't enjoy ourselves.

Andrea

Section isn't exactly about enjoyment. The sniper wear, the weapons, the missions, those are real. Everything else is an illusion. People who forget that don't last long.

Michael

Everything is as real as we make it. No more, no less. It's up to us. If you change your mind, let me know.

Andrea

Michael, anything wrong?

Michael

Everything's fine?

Andrea

I think I could love you. It's Nikita, isn't it?

Michael

What do you mean?

Andrea

You had a relationship with her. At least that's what people say. Is it true?

Michael

Yes.

Andrea

Did you love her?

Michael

Does it matter?

Andrea

Does to me.

Michael

Yes, I loved her.

Andrea

And now?

Michael

Now, there's you.

Andrea

I'll be finished here in an hour. Want something to eat?

Michael

I'm busy.

Andrea

How about later?

Michael

It's a bad time right now.

Andrea

What do you mean?

Michael

Just what I said.

Andrea

Did I do something wrong?

Michael

It's nobody's fault, some things are just not meant to be.

Andrea

Let's at least talk about it.

Michael

We have.

Nikita

Michael, she tried to kill you. What are you gonna do about it?

Michael

Nothing.

Nikita

Why not? Cause you feel guilty?

Michael

Is this a singularity or is it a permanent upgrade?

Operations

We'll see how it goes. Do you have a problem with any of this?

Michael

Nikita performs best when she's scripted. I don't think she's ready.

Operations

I disagree. It's never easy, but you are going to have to let go sometime, Michael.

Nikita

Ok, Michael, now you lost me.

Michael

You're in over your head.

Nikita

Take your hands off me, please.

Michael

Now listen to me. If Adrian succeeds, every operative will be canceled. No exceptions. They will roll up Section like it never existed. And if you think Adrian can protect you, you're wrong. Where's Adrian?

Nikita

I don't know.

Michael

Where's the file?

Nikita

I don't know.

Michael

You're lying.

Nikita

I don't know.

Michael

Why... why? This is your last chance. Our last chance. Where's Adrian?

Nikita

I don't know.

Michael

Then you leave me no choice.

Michael

Go.

Nikita

What?

Michael

Outside you have a very small chance. Back at Section you have none. Go now.

Nikita

What's the point, I'm not going to run.