[What he says reminds her a bit of Parker early on, though he's already far less isolated. For one thing, he isn't attempting to fight her, but his disinterest in what they're doing—a legitimate thing, considering the circumstances—is similar enough. Not everyone who takes that hand will be anything less than self-interested. Not everyone is seeking a higher purpose.
Perhaps he thought he'd just have an opportunity to survive.]
I'm certain we'd be able to keep you hydrated and away from everyone, if that's what you want. [And if, by the end of this conversation, it is what he wants, Lexa will arrange it as best as she can.
She refuses to let someone new show up and compromise their mission.]
But I'd like to hear your reasons for choosing to continue your life. Did you think you would be swept off to somewhere far simpler? Did you board the ship here expecting to find wine and nothing more? [Given Bellamy's suspicions toward Rhan, it may be that he was forced along for the ride. But it's worth finding that out.]
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Perhaps he thought he'd just have an opportunity to survive.]
I'm certain we'd be able to keep you hydrated and away from everyone, if that's what you want. [And if, by the end of this conversation, it is what he wants, Lexa will arrange it as best as she can.
She refuses to let someone new show up and compromise their mission.]
But I'd like to hear your reasons for choosing to continue your life. Did you think you would be swept off to somewhere far simpler? Did you board the ship here expecting to find wine and nothing more? [Given Bellamy's suspicions toward Rhan, it may be that he was forced along for the ride. But it's worth finding that out.]