Don't think trust is what they're looking for, Alicent.

[ he turns to look at her, the squeeze against his arm undeniable. she's a good woman - a kind woman despite the horrors he's seen in her mind - and part of him wants to protect her even if she doesn't always need it. maybe it's the fact that daniel likes her so well, too. she's part of their little coven, in a way - someone he keeps his eye on. ]

Koby's safe. Tim... I'll talk to him.

[ it's not something he's looking forward to, having skirted it for so long. but it's not the mention of tim that gets him, it's hawk. the green of his eyes narrows for a moment. ]

Someone knew that this was gonna happen? Didn't tell anyone?

[ heat zips up his spine - makes him want to go find hawk now, in a little less than kind way. ]