[ Archie notices, and he's even able to decipher the look. He and Jughead have been friends long enough that not all words have to be spoken. ]

It's okay, Jug. I'm here. Now, you'll have both of us at your back. Don't worry.

[ Because this world seems harder on subs than Riverdale did on Serpents, and that's a high bar.

Inside the elevator, he hits the button to take them to his floor. The doors close, leaving the two of them with privacy. ]

Take advantage of how? You and Betty have some kind of plan? You know you can count me in.