She looked back up at him, a flush crossing the bridge of her nose before she rested her head on his chest again. "That's not good strategy."
"If you do have faith in my abilities, then put me on the front lines," she replied adamantly. "Besides, there's no reason why you should be prioritizing me above the mission. I am your friend and I appreciate it, but this mission is your first priority. This is your sole focus right now, you said as much the other night. You don't have space in your brain to consider friends."
"I never said that," he said, "I have space to consider friends. I'd rather keep you safe that complete a mission, O."