[ it's not the first time what he's said has been taken the wrong way. archie is right, though. what he'd meant was that if anyone could successfully infiltrate this new life, it would be veronica. and jughead has confidence in her skill, despite not knowing her well as archie or betty. they have a better sense for the veronica under the designer clothes and pearls, whereas he has a hard time seeing past it being from the southside. not that he thinks she discriminates. if anything, he's seen her reach out to him, welcome him, especially as betty's boyfriend, and in jug's estimation, that means a lot.

so he grimaces a little, adjusting his beanie before responding. ]

Archie's got it. I think if you want to get to the top, working your way up might be the best solution. And if anyone can do it, it's you.

[ there's no doubt in his voice when he speaks, confident in veronica. then, glancing at betty and wishing he could reach across the table to take her hand, he releases a slow breath. ]

Continuing as we are isn't an option. If you, Betty, can write up some articles, I can make sure they get published anonymously. As for me and you, Arch, if we send anyone in, it might as well be us. Maybe together we can figure out a way to beat the system from the inside.