[A clear part of her rejects the idea right away. Lexa's people are buried under traditions, believing that they're the only things that keep them alive. That's why they don't use guns. That's why they are against trying to recover technology from a time that's now long past (to them, anyway). That's why they adhere to feudal ideas in a world far removed from that in many cultures. For that reason, the Flamekeeper is meant to be the Flamekeeper, sworn into that role by duty and little else.
But she knows (from Clarke, thanks to Clarke) that being trapped in tradition can only lead to more bloodshed. If she's stubborn and she's unwilling to let this pass on, what will she do? The corners of her mouth go tight, and she stiffens, looking away.
Unless Titus shows up (and she hopes he doesn't: she trusts few others to handle things in Polis in her absence), she will have no choice but to face the reality of their situation. The only Hosts to welcome them were Cathaway and the Prince. The reality of the matter is that death is just as likely as living. It's a fact she's accepted long ago, knowing that being the Commander, being Heda, doesn't make her invincible. People will fight for her, but that doesn't mean she's guaranteed life.
They may all die, and Angel's offer may mean nothing. But it's a contingency plan.
The thing about Lexa is that she likes to complicate matters, to make them as convoluted as possible. She looks back to Angel and measures her up, neck straightening as she looks at her through heavy-lidded eyes.]
I'll consider it. For me to take the offer, you'll have to be taught all the ways of my people, and agree to follow my lead on all matters here. And to advise me, as well. It's not something that a friend would do for another. There is some ceremony behind it. Some of what you would learn may be difficult to bear, and to follow. So as I am considering it, you will have to do the same. [She speaks as if she's sitting upon a throne, head held high and sword just out of reach. She has neither and is doing neither here, but just the same.
She knows that Titus would want to hold it to this, and so, she will respect their relationship as well. He practically raised her, and has done everything in her interests. She has to do right by him now.]
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But she knows (from Clarke, thanks to Clarke) that being trapped in tradition can only lead to more bloodshed. If she's stubborn and she's unwilling to let this pass on, what will she do? The corners of her mouth go tight, and she stiffens, looking away.
Unless Titus shows up (and she hopes he doesn't: she trusts few others to handle things in Polis in her absence), she will have no choice but to face the reality of their situation. The only Hosts to welcome them were Cathaway and the Prince. The reality of the matter is that death is just as likely as living. It's a fact she's accepted long ago, knowing that being the Commander, being Heda, doesn't make her invincible. People will fight for her, but that doesn't mean she's guaranteed life.
They may all die, and Angel's offer may mean nothing. But it's a contingency plan.
The thing about Lexa is that she likes to complicate matters, to make them as convoluted as possible. She looks back to Angel and measures her up, neck straightening as she looks at her through heavy-lidded eyes.]
I'll consider it. For me to take the offer, you'll have to be taught all the ways of my people, and agree to follow my lead on all matters here. And to advise me, as well. It's not something that a friend would do for another. There is some ceremony behind it. Some of what you would learn may be difficult to bear, and to follow. So as I am considering it, you will have to do the same. [She speaks as if she's sitting upon a throne, head held high and sword just out of reach. She has neither and is doing neither here, but just the same.
She knows that Titus would want to hold it to this, and so, she will respect their relationship as well. He practically raised her, and has done everything in her interests. She has to do right by him now.]