[Having power over Rhys is not something that Lexa will ever turn away. It's not something she thinks about terribly much, but it would take a great deal of work to turn the tides of her opinion toward him. Right now, his initial response leads to her looking at him in doubt. Or as much as Lexa gives off any facial expression—so it's mostly the mental sentiment and little more.
She studies him quietly, considering everything he's said versus what she is getting from his mind. Unlike before, she isn't prying. But the vicinity makes it difficult not to get a sense of the contradictions in his mind. She offers nothing by way of remark for it, because the reminder of Anakin makes her want to be anything but reckless about this incredibly tedious bond.]
I would hope. [No point in beating around the additional bush. She knows what she's about to say next will infuriate him because of his insecurities, but she says it anyway.] Angel believes I should offer you another chance. That I should accept you as you are. Do you agree? [Emphasis on "another," as if he is the one who threw away his additional opportunity to be in her good graces.
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She studies him quietly, considering everything he's said versus what she is getting from his mind. Unlike before, she isn't prying. But the vicinity makes it difficult not to get a sense of the contradictions in his mind. She offers nothing by way of remark for it, because the reminder of Anakin makes her want to be anything but reckless about this incredibly tedious bond.]
I would hope. [No point in beating around the additional bush. She knows what she's about to say next will infuriate him because of his insecurities, but she says it anyway.] Angel believes I should offer you another chance. That I should accept you as you are. Do you agree? [Emphasis on "another," as if he is the one who threw away his additional opportunity to be in her good graces.
(Because he is the one who did that.)]