[ Leslie has endless optimism and boundless energy, and she tries hard to be positive in the face of a lot of crap. But she knows Ben is scared because she's in what could be a death trap. She hasn't really stopped to think about what she would do if he died here because she's pretty sure somewhere in the back of her mind she assumed they'd just never be aware of moving on to some amazing afterlife where they were forever young. It'd just happen 70 years from now.

Turning, she takes his hands in hers, leaning so that her forehead is against his. Somehow, in front of the place where they shared a meal, where they sat while she was in her makeshift wedding dress, everything seems easier. If only for a brief moment. ]

We can do anything together. And I know it's dangerous and I know you're scared. If I'm being honest...I am too. But I've already met really nice people who've told me really great things.

[ And one woman on her crap list for assuming things about Pawnee, but that's a different thread. ]

It may be scary, and it may feel like a bad situation, but we got this, Wyatt. I believe in us.