"We're clearly having some miscommunication issues, you and I," Brooke said as she tried separating that mix of emotions she was getting from Athos and...Pete?

Brooke raised an eyebrow.

Was that Pete?

She sat back a little bit and sipped her tea, concentrating.

"This would go easier if Pete could trust me. And he really has nothing to fear. I know it feels as though he might, given everything the poor kid's tried to endure, but...okay. If I meant harm, would I really be this futile at trying to converse with you?"