[The problem with Lexa is that as much as she would love to be an emotionally empty person, she has never been. Clarke had been the first to rip into her for that, because no one else had dared to try. Now she finds herself torn, and there's a well of emotion waiting to cut loose. Part of it is because of his words. Part of it is because of the day's proceedings. And part of it is Kylo Ren's attack two days prior, complete with the solid reminder that in the Nest, she is weak.
None of this surfaces, really—being the splitting, burning anger that rises up. Lexa has always had a temper, but her training has taught her to direct it carefully. Carefully. There is none of that here.]
(I will make one thing clear, John Murphy. I am not Ontari. What you know of commanders is limited. Regardless, what I do know is that you're barely loved by your people. In that, I believe you and her may have something in common.) [It's a reaction and a sharp one.
Perhaps the underlying point is this: Titus had told her that her emotions weakened and crippled her. He made her into this, and the wound of his betrayal is still fresh.]
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None of this surfaces, really—being the splitting, burning anger that rises up. Lexa has always had a temper, but her training has taught her to direct it carefully. Carefully. There is none of that here.]
( I will make one thing clear, John Murphy. I am not Ontari. What you know of commanders is limited. Regardless, what I do know is that you're barely loved by your people. In that, I believe you and her may have something in common. ) [It's a reaction and a sharp one.
Perhaps the underlying point is this: Titus had told her that her emotions weakened and crippled her. He made her into this, and the wound of his betrayal is still fresh.]