Is a lot. Even recognizing it to be a rather laissez faire cliffnote version of what Darcy might be, it's still a little overwhelming for a simple apocalypse kid. Clarke listens — oh how she listens, to everyone and anything around this ship that proves different from the world and ways she grew up in. Knowledge is going to be half the battle here, and she's a sponge to soak up any and all hints about magic and vanquishing it.
But listening and processing at the same time is difficult. Darcy's explanation paints a vivid picture — throws several facts into stark contrast, sure — but at the end of it Clarke's stuck on two points.
"I..." What's one supposed to say here? Well, whatever feels most natural, and with the air of utmost honesty and genuine sentiment. "I'm sorry that you died."
And once that's allowed to hang in the air between them for a few moments, a follow up —
"Helping people is always a noble cause, as difficult as it usually is, but. Do you want to be helping this ghost? Or is it just a debt, and you have to."
no subject
Is a lot. Even recognizing it to be a rather laissez faire cliffnote version of what Darcy might be, it's still a little overwhelming for a simple apocalypse kid. Clarke listens — oh how she listens, to everyone and anything around this ship that proves different from the world and ways she grew up in. Knowledge is going to be half the battle here, and she's a sponge to soak up any and all hints about magic and vanquishing it.
But listening and processing at the same time is difficult. Darcy's explanation paints a vivid picture — throws several facts into stark contrast, sure — but at the end of it Clarke's stuck on two points.
"I..." What's one supposed to say here? Well, whatever feels most natural, and with the air of utmost honesty and genuine sentiment. "I'm sorry that you died."
And once that's allowed to hang in the air between them for a few moments, a follow up —
"Helping people is always a noble cause, as difficult as it usually is, but. Do you want to be helping this ghost? Or is it just a debt, and you have to."