It seems very … temperamental. But yes, why would it be easy to explain the useful things? It sounds like you all have a grasp on what’s going on and what to be cautious of.

[ they’re a smart bunch.

he watches gale go all awkward. it’s… endearing. and it’s understandable. what would he have done if their positions had been reversed? he’s not sure he’d fully be aware. he’s not stupid but love has been such a foreign and dead thing to him for so long. love was something whispered through falsehoods, for manipulation.

this isn’t that. and it makes him feel warm and— wanted. safe. ]

… We’re planning on making it through this, aren’t we? Despite how things are now. [ … ] I’ll have a response by then.