( ah of course, it's her own hesitance that serves to underscore and aggressively bold the awkwardness here. that's pretty classic, but! mizuki doesn't point it out. he seems committed to everything being just peachy keen, and clarke let's out a breath she hadn't realized she'd been holding.
you're plenty smart, is on the tip of her tongue, that blind reassurance that ignores his lack of decision making skills and independence of thought. but it's never seemed to register with him before, so clarke swallows the sentiment and leans further into action. )
Actually, there is something I could use your help with.
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you're plenty smart, is on the tip of her tongue, that blind reassurance that ignores his lack of decision making skills and independence of thought. but it's never seemed to register with him before, so clarke swallows the sentiment and leans further into action. )
Actually, there is something I could use your help with.