[The basic summary was not only basic, but hilariously true. She gave a shake of her head, fingers coming up to push back several loose strands behind her ear.]

Something like that yeah. Basic rookie desire to actually look and feel like you're contributing verses being carried along.

[The touch wasn't unexpected, but the brushing of his finger along one of the many scars that dotted her back caused the muscle beneath to twitch and flex.]

Pfff, no. Back during the early days I thought you were an ass and that you didn't like me. Didn't like having me on the team. I started getting sweet on you much later..