week 3 ( wednesday );

[reidentify]

[Well, that was a fun day for everyone.

But 'sup, Bellamy. Sometime later, Lief's seeking him out to make sure he didn't go 100% martyr and refuse to be looked at. At least, because some people (namely, Fie) are a tad intimidating, Lief's been patched up, his left arm in a makeshift sling.]

How is your eye?

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What the roles are and how they work. How the hell we're supposed to win this.

[He sighs, shaking his head.]

I'd rather someone just tell me how I can fry those fucking robots.

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Unfortunately, "frying the robots" will likely render us all unable to return home.

[He's quiet for a moment, before he takes in a breath.]

... I may know a bit about a role. There are things I need to confirm, and what I know is of no real help, but it is a start. I cannot tell you yet, without speaking to certain people, but—

I do not want you to lose hope.

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[Bellamy glances up finally, eyes meeting Lief's.]

Is it good news or bad news?

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... Good news, I think? It is not enough to truly say one way or another, but... from what I have heard, it may be confirmed that the item role is on our side.

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[That's something. A shred of something. Bellamy nods.]

If I find out anything, I'll tell you.

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[He manages a smile.]

Thank you. [...] This game is built on trust, though it is a difficult thing to give. Still, I would like to trust you, Bellamy—and Raven, for I assume whatever I say will reach her as well.

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[That's a fair assumption, and basically true, but.]

If you need to tell me something in confidence, I won't pass it on.

[He pauses briefly, then amends.]

Unless it would put her in danger.

[Then all bets are off.]

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[He nods.]

Of course. I want both of you to be safe.

[And he has no reason to distrust Raven—honestly, she and Bellamy are two of his favourite people on this island—but sometimes, when necessary, information is better kept to as few as possible.]

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Listen, whatever happens, whatever you don't want to share or can't, we're on the same side. I want to get everyone out of here, not just me and Raven.

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... I will admit that past experiences have left me with some difficulty in trusting others. [Though Lief genuinely wants to believe in the best of people, he's had that faith taken advantage of more than once.] But I do believe that, Bellamy—in you.

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We believe in you too, Lief. That was never a question. You're a good person—a good leader. I know you'll do what's best for everyone.

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[...

His breath catches in his throat—not for any cause of this place, but as he thinks of home. He swallows.]

I am not sure if I am a good leader, but I will try and live up to those expectations.

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You are.

[Bellamy says it firmly, gaze steady.]

You remind me of someone back home. She used to doubt herself the same way, but she had no idea how much she did for us.

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... I—

[He's failed the people who believed in him back home, because he miscalculated and their trust in him brought them down with him. He's terrified that he'll make the same mistake here.]

Thank you.