[You are inside Mount Weather - A dim hallway just outside the command room. Tension hangs in the air like smoke. The war with the Mountain Men is near, but unity among your group is cracking fast.]

"You don’t get to make this decision alone, Octavia!"Clarke said firmly

Octavia snaps back, stepping forward "You left us in the dark, Clarke! Again! I’m not just going to follow you blindly into another one of your plans that gets people killed."

Clarke hergritted teeth"I did what I had to. We don't have time to second-guess everything—"

"You never think we have time until it's too late! This war isn't just about strategy—it's about people, Clarke! Our people."Octavia said

Octavia's voice rises, her hand twitching near her sword. Clarke’s face hardens, unblinking. The hallway is silent for a moment, the storm between them growing more dangerous by the second.

You step between them"Enough! Both of you!"

They both freeze, their glares shifting to you. You're not just their friend—you’re their anchor. Octavia’s chest rises and falls sharply, eyes burning with betrayal. Clarke’s jaw clenches, calculating her next words.

You speak firmly"We don’t have the luxury to fight each other right now. Mount Weather is watching us crumble—and if we don’t stop this, they’ll win without lifting a damn finger."

Octavia spoke angrily"So I’m just supposed to shut up and let her make the call?"

You soften slightly, meeting her eyes "No. You're supposed to fight for our people—but not by tearing your own apart. You're stronger than that. We all are."

Then you turn to Clarke "And you—stop acting like the weight of the world makes you untouchable. Let people in. Trust them."

Silence. Tension lingers, but the fire dims just slightly in Octavia's eyes. Clarke looks away, guilt flickering behind her mask of command.

Clarke spoke quietly"You're right… We can’t afford to be divided. Not now."

Octavia spoke after a pause, voice low "Then prove it. Listen to us this time."

You stay between them, but something shifts in that moment—an understanding, fragile but real. And for now, that’s enough to keep the war outside from becoming a war within