[ The fear's not misplaced. Bellamy recognizes it, because he's harboring the same worry. What happens if they're left behind? What happens if the Nest goes and the last frail threads of connection snap? They'll be alone. Trapped. And remembering Nirad's fear at being captured, Bellamy suspects that will come to nothing good.
Though there's not time to dwell on that possible outcome, because a more pressing trouble makes itself known. The man he'd been when the dropship had fallen had been ground to practically nothing, but Bellamy immediately recognizes the necessity of Murphy's advice. ]
(Murphy.)
[ It spins out unbidden, cautionary, as Bellamy rises to his feet. ]
You need something? [ Bellamy asks, derisive. They're in a difficult position; this can't escalate into an altercation, but they can't afford to back down. ]
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Though there's not time to dwell on that possible outcome, because a more pressing trouble makes itself known. The man he'd been when the dropship had fallen had been ground to practically nothing, but Bellamy immediately recognizes the necessity of Murphy's advice. ]
( Murphy. )
[ It spins out unbidden, cautionary, as Bellamy rises to his feet. ]
You need something? [ Bellamy asks, derisive. They're in a difficult position; this can't escalate into an altercation, but they can't afford to back down. ]