( that sounds like bellamy, always two steps ahead in the action, diving headfirst into dangerous situations. but — being new, overwhelmed, and incredibly confused, the pieces don't click. it takes her a second or two too long to realize his mouth isn't moving, and then a second more to fight down the urge to clamp her hands over her ears. his response is also painfully vague, stoking that agitation in her chest like salt in a raw wound. )
through forcefully gritted teeth and with an edge of accusation: )
I don't understand. ( read/felt: i don't believe you. even at the insistence that he's "distant", clarke is still chancing looks around the room for bellamy — clawing through the suffocating blanket of thoughts and voices, seeking out one that is truly familiar — and ripping her gaze back to the darkling in turn like she expects him to suddenly bolt. ) How can you know that?
( location and mission are also alarming sentiments, but she'll get to that. priorities. )
no subject
through forcefully gritted teeth and with an edge of accusation: )
I don't understand. ( read/felt: i don't believe you. even at the insistence that he's "distant", clarke is still chancing looks around the room for bellamy — clawing through the suffocating blanket of thoughts and voices, seeking out one that is truly familiar — and ripping her gaze back to the darkling in turn like she expects him to suddenly bolt. ) How can you know that?
( location and mission are also alarming sentiments, but she'll get to that. priorities. )