[The fact that it's clear that she didn't hit a nerve in return is what signals a full retreat for her. Lexa can and will fight to defend herself and her strength, but she knows when to pull back. This is a situation that tells her to do exactly that.]
(Apparently, it wasn't a universal ability, or all the Grounders around you wouldn't have given themselves over.) [These final words are meant to cut into him before she yanks herself abruptly away from the mind link, cutting the conversation off right there.]
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( Apparently, it wasn't a universal ability, or all the Grounders around you wouldn't have given themselves over. ) [These final words are meant to cut into him before she yanks herself abruptly away from the mind link, cutting the conversation off right there.]