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You're getting brutal, Sark. Brutal and needlessly sadistic.
— Master Control Program ‧ Tron
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An editorial interpretation.
An accusation of escalating cruelty. The speaker tells someone they have become brutal and, worse, needlessly sadistic, meaning harsh beyond any purpose. The tone is a cold reproach, judging the cruelty as excess rather than as a tool.
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