"Tommy?" Cassie asked, sliding a hand over her leader's bare chest.

"Mmmm?" Tommy rumbled as he squeezed Cassie closer to his side.

"You're still thinking about Maida?" She asked softly, as her hand traced his face and chest. Her head was resting on his shoulder, her body pressed against his.

"I want to do more, but Rocky's right. We keep this base safe, and we can't risk being exposed."

"This wasn't your fault, Tommy. Jeb knew the risks, maybe even better than we did."

"I know." He answered quietly. Tommy gently ran his fingers through her short, black hair.

"And you're not a coward. She was upset." Cassie added. "I have seen you risk your life for total strangers. You can't call that cowardly."

Tommy sighed, and then smiled. "That's what I love about you, Cass. You know exactly what to do to make me feel better."

"Yeah?" She replied as she shifted so she was now laying on top of him. She gave him a saucy smile as she rolled her hips.

"Oh yeah." Tommy answered as he rolled.

Maida took a deep breath and stared up at the imposing building in front of her. Next to her Emilia gulped.

"You're sure he's in there?" Emilia whispered, as she watched both Quantrons and Piranhatrons went in and out of the building.

"I'm sure." Maida replied, turning away from the building and glancing down at the map in front of her.

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