[ Dream time. Well, that's a hopeful outlook. It would make sense, given the last time they experienced something like this as a collective, but the dreams are different this time. And— ]
One instance doesn't make a pattern. Even if we get the best, we have to prepare for the worst.
[ But that suddenly, briefly, isn't his chief concern. ]
I've had my time, Clarke. I'm grateful for it. Needing time doesn't grant me the right to swallow up yours indefinitely.
[ This isn't the first time Cassian's been mentioned to him with regards to this. A brief delay while he gives himself a refresher, then - ]
Cassian's experience only underscores the absence of predictability in the aftermath of our dreams. Or it isn't closely enough related to a large number of us sharing the same dreams to contribute at all to a pattern. Neither of these options gives us the room to overlook possibilities.
[ None of which he really needs to say, because she's noted her commitment. Except there's more. Stephen's absolutely frowning in the privacy of his own very public walk to the bar - why is it that he's only just hearing about this now? ]
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[Even if Clarke has barely had time for many of the problems in her life.
Or a single one: her revived dead girlfriend.]
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One instance doesn't make a pattern. Even if we get the best, we have to prepare for the worst.
[ But that suddenly, briefly, isn't his chief concern. ]
I've had my time, Clarke. I'm grateful for it. Needing time doesn't grant me the right to swallow up yours indefinitely.
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["Before the simulation" is more accurate. Odds are that feels like another life to him.]
Either way, this is what I'm committed to now. Though I did have someone very important turn up from home. I might need some time with her soon.
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Cassian's experience only underscores the absence of predictability in the aftermath of our dreams. Or it isn't closely enough related to a large number of us sharing the same dreams to contribute at all to a pattern. Neither of these options gives us the room to overlook possibilities.
[ None of which he really needs to say, because she's noted her commitment. Except there's more. Stephen's absolutely frowning in the privacy of his own very public walk to the bar - why is it that he's only just hearing about this now? ]
Then take it. It's my turn to cover you.
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I won't need long.
[They could have a competition for who's worse at taking personal time.]
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[ Which is a typically long-winded way of saying don't rush it with a small side of or else. ]
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[Spoilers: not much because then the Monsters Nation attacked.]