[ She opened her mouth to argue, to say she was completely capable of acting like they were a couple when she needed to, but the fact that she earned that look from him was enough to stop her. Not because she was pleased with managing to get it, but because it was clear that they were going to keep going back and forth if she didn't let it go.

Shaking her head to herself, she turned to follow after him. ]

As long as people's lives are at stake, it's not a game for me.

[ Her reply was quiet as she reached for him, catching his hand to get his attention as she nodded toward the direction of the door leading out of the apartment. ]

The moment we step out of here, we're a couple. Okay?