[Since she is not the one addressed, she remains silent, eyes on both Cathaway and the Prince. While she had been rude before, the abrupt nature of this still leaves her suspicious. Unlike the others who have arrived, she doesn't respond with sympathy or care. She can care. She can do those things. But it would be disingenuous to some degree—as she knows she came for answers.
That doesn't mean that she sees these two Hosts as if they are meant to hand those over. Some part of her is aware that her previous resentment has lessened considerably. Still, purpose drives all of Lexa's actions.
In her silence, there is the sense of her trying to figure out exactly what's happening, if this is a duty that they should be aware of, and whether Cathaway and her Prince will be able to survive further examples of "this duty." And if not, then who will take their places? If it's only just rest that's required ... then maybe it's a thought that's misplaced.
Lexa's too used to death as the final result of recurring weakness to stave off her doubts entirely.]
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That doesn't mean that she sees these two Hosts as if they are meant to hand those over. Some part of her is aware that her previous resentment has lessened considerably. Still, purpose drives all of Lexa's actions.
In her silence, there is the sense of her trying to figure out exactly what's happening, if this is a duty that they should be aware of, and whether Cathaway and her Prince will be able to survive further examples of "this duty." And if not, then who will take their places? If it's only just rest that's required ... then maybe it's a thought that's misplaced.
Lexa's too used to death as the final result of recurring weakness to stave off her doubts entirely.]