His eyes follow each of her movements as she gets dressed, as poised and confident as she always is.

"This arrangement has to cease," he states matter-of-factly. "It's both dangerous and unprofessional."

She smirks indulgently, and for a moment there he's tempted to acknowledge how much he cares.

"With due respect, sir, I disagree entirely."

He sighs and watches her walk away, acting as if nothing happened whatsoever.

Until the next time.