Bellamy is having vague second thoughts, but it's too late to turn back now.

"Most of the people gathering around the other braziers are so long-winded," Bellamy says dryly. "A lively conversation would be a good distraction from thinking about tomorrow."

It takes a moment for him to cotton on and follow Misato's example, touching her shoulder before circling around Kaji's other side and gripping his elbow lightly for a moment as he settles. The robes are useful in this moment. Bellamy's skepticism about their chosen approach is well hidden.