[He knows the tone, and it helps, it steadies him, because that's what Octavia does, whether or not she's even there sometimes. He doesn't quite grin at her, but the feeling is there, and he's grateful without saying it.]
That's probably not too far off. She more or less did that last month anyway. [The spellworking. It wasn't quite so closed off, but it shouldn't be hard to fool most people into thinking so, if it really came down to it.] I'll check in on her office, make sure nothing drastic comes up.
[Even if she's winging it, it's not like Bellamy's in another position. But he's reminded that he doesn't have to wing this alone. He scoops his arm around her shoulders for a quick squeeze after she jabs at his chest, then nods.] We'll give you something to do, so you don't get bored.
[It's easier to focus now, and he has his sister to thank for that, with her started plan. He builds on it.] Ariadne will have advice too. And I'll try to temporarily increase the watch on the house.
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That's probably not too far off. She more or less did that last month anyway. [The spellworking. It wasn't quite so closed off, but it shouldn't be hard to fool most people into thinking so, if it really came down to it.] I'll check in on her office, make sure nothing drastic comes up.
[Even if she's winging it, it's not like Bellamy's in another position. But he's reminded that he doesn't have to wing this alone. He scoops his arm around her shoulders for a quick squeeze after she jabs at his chest, then nods.] We'll give you something to do, so you don't get bored.
[It's easier to focus now, and he has his sister to thank for that, with her started plan. He builds on it.] Ariadne will have advice too. And I'll try to temporarily increase the watch on the house.