[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.

[ excellent. she tossed him a line and he's rolling with it, which is good. she leans into the hug when she pulls her in, nods affirmatively along with what he adds. it all sounds good to her. this'll be fine. then again, she still hasn't actually seen Clarke in her deep sleep, so it's probably way easier for her to process this. but that's fine. it's all good. ]

Sounds like a plan. [ a beat ] And I'm sure she'll wake up soon, Bell. Clarke's not going to let some magic spell keep her out of commission for long. She's too stubborn.

[Realistically, he knows all these things about Clarke himself, but it's good to have an outside confirmation too - even if it is his sister, but doesn't that make it better? Especially with the way she'd stopped letting him get away with his bullshit.]

[He offers her a small grateful grin, but it doesn't quite reach his eyes.] I know. I know, thanks O. Nothing happened the last time we were out for a week. We'll make sure it repeats the same way.