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"Yeah, you're right...I just...watch your back okay? I won't be there to save your ass this time."

He lowers his voice so only Lardy hears him, "and watch out for her too."

He pats Lardy on the shoulder.

Fine, Timber Wolf. But Lardy, you're screwed. You know it, I know it. So I think you need all the people you can get to help you out. I don't care what Dev decided, I'm going. You can try to stop me, but if you do, I will go and find you and make you wish you took me.

"Trust me Lardy, you're not changing her mind on this one."

I...fine, Temp. If you want in, you're in. But Cobie and I, we can take care of ourselves. So can Lon and everyone else who's going. With or without you, this could very well be a suicide mission. God, I'm loving you so much now, lady...

I can take care of myself. I'm not some helpless little child. Despite what some of you may think of me.

So fit me into your plans, make some use out of me.

<excuses himself and takes Lon and Cobie to the side>

Look, guys...you know how I feel about Temp. And besides that, I'm impressed by what she did against the Red Bee. But the reality is, we know next to nothing about her. Are you two comfortable taking her along?

"Windy'll be fine."

"Wanting to help someone is in no way considering them a child. You need to relax a little bit when someone offers to help."

<Cobie shrugs but nods at T-Wolf's assessment of Tempest and they move back with the others>

<hears what Dev says> Yeah, Temp. We all want to be your friends (or more), but we would like to get to know you better. It's a two-way street.

(Turns to Dev.)

Really, you're starting now?

<rejoins conversation>

This sure as hell isn't going to be easy. But it's worth doing.

Looks at Tempest. "Not starting anything...just stating a fact, no strings, remember."

Turns to Lardy, You guys call me if you need me...understand..."

I...Dev, we're not exactly going to have a Bat-phone to you in the heart of enemy territory.

"Sure thing pops," he says to Dev, "Why don't you take sleeping beauty over there home before you start another argument..."

Turns to Lardy... "I know what he means, and we will bro."

Nothing worth doing is easy, Des! <glances over at Temp involunatarily>

"Good."

Goes over and picks up the still sleeping Elle.

"I have things to do, and she needs someplace to finish sleeping. Let me know when you guys decide to leave."

What exactly do you need to know?

How about how I followed your orders loyally?

Or got put in a coma trying to defend this planet?

What about pulling some stranger out of death's arms because he's an ally of yours?

(Points to Dev.)

Anything else, hmm?

"Not to mention she slept with ya pally...didn't really care then did ya?"

<smirks at T-Wolf> Damn! Does everyone know? <looks around and gets confirmation, shrugs>

<to Tempest, quietly> Temp, I don't question your nobility or your loyalty...it's your secrecy. I understand the need for it, trust me...but I've also seen firsthand the damage it can do. <takes her hand> You can trust me...feel safe with me. I can be your friend. <lets her hand go in an attempt to keep a certain boundary intact>

Dev shakes his head and flies off with Elle.

Well, I'm good with her joining us. The danger doesn't concern me, and neither do the secrets. Just so long as everyone on this mission knows to keep a low profile for most of it--and not just Tempest, but all of us--and I'll be happy.

There's only one person I distrust and she's a known murderess.

(too Lardy)

I'll let you in, if I feel ready.

For now, trust that I'm watching your ass.

There she goes again--is protecting ME the reason she's going along? Temp...powers or none, I can take care of myself.

"I ain't got no problem there...not so sure about some of these people though. How we going in? In waves...or all at teh same time through different venues?"

"Also, do we want Kalla to resume her role, or stick with us for the time being as Hot Chick?"

All right.

I guess I should put a little trust in you, too.