[Jaqueline is too frustrated that things didn't go her way that she's not paying attention (3), but David is (19). It's part of the reason why he let her run her mouth, get in over her head. So that he could stand back and make sure that he understands what happening here.
And he feels it.
There's too much magic in this room. Too much power to be contained to just one man. And as much as he may have brushed off Jaqueline's assault, David knows how strong she is. That's not actually an easy feat.]
Let's leave Helene out of this.
[It's for the best. He steps forward and leans forward to rest his hands against the table.]
Look, Barnet. She's not wrong when she says there's only one way this is going to go. We don't bring you in, we don't go home. But I'm also willing to bet this isn't about some one you killed. You're sitting on a conduit, and they want it.
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And he feels it.
There's too much magic in this room. Too much power to be contained to just one man. And as much as he may have brushed off Jaqueline's assault, David knows how strong she is. That's not actually an easy feat.]
Let's leave Helene out of this.
[It's for the best. He steps forward and leans forward to rest his hands against the table.]
Look, Barnet. She's not wrong when she says there's only one way this is going to go. We don't bring you in, we don't go home. But I'm also willing to bet this isn't about some one you killed. You're sitting on a conduit, and they want it.