When Phil made it into the ATCU building, Rosalind was already in the middle of giving orders to her people, the "bitch mask" in place, voice sharp and confident, she was wasting no time.
- Squad A will go this way, you two - she pointed at the guys with guns and some detectors in hands - will check those 3 rooms and squad B will start here. -
- Director Coulson - she nodded, looking him in the eyes.
- Miss Price - he nodded back and headed to his agents, not giving her a second glance.
Daisy and Mac were watching the scene from their seats. They were both confused but Mack, being his usual self, didn't feel a need to talk about it. It didn't mattered though, because he was the only one sitting there with the young agent and he knew, she wouldn't let it go just like that.
- Have you seen it? - she asked quietly.
- Seen what? - he wasn't going to let her start it that easily. He knew her long enough to know that he was only delaying inevitable but the last thing he wanted was Coulson approaching them when they're in the middle of conversation about the Boss and that ATCU-lady.
- Daisy, we'll talk about it later, ok? -
- Fine - she wasn't happy about it but knew that he was right. It wasn't the best time for that talk. She'd have to wait.
- So guys, do you know what's your job during the mission? - they heard their boss asking.
- Not really, your new best friend wasn't exactly eager to fill us in…- Daisy's voice was full of sarcasm.
- I'm sure she just didn't want to overstep by giving you any orders - he said reassuringly.
- Yeah, because she cares about our feelings so much - Daisy rolled her eyes - and it's not like she's blackmailing you, using our intel and our people for her own agenda - even more sarcasm and venom in young agent's voice.
- OUR agenda. And that's enough. - Coulson sent her a warning glare. He loved her like a daughter but sometimes she was acting out, just like an annoying teenager.
- Grab your equipment and wait for me in a car, I'll explain you the plan on our way, but first I have to talk with Miss Price for a second.
-Yes Boss- Mack smiled at him, while Daisy turned on her heels and walked away .
Coulson headed to Rosalind's office, she was nowhere to be found, so he assumed she had gone there. He was right, after he knocked, the woman's voice told him to come in.
- Rosalind
- Phil
- No more "Miss Price"? - she said with an amusement.
- We're here alone, aren't we? - he answered and she could swear she noticed something in his eyes but it was long gone before she was able to name it.
- You know, that protegee of yours really doesn't like me - she changed a topic.
- It's Daisy and yes, I've noticed. You have to give her time, she doesn't trust people easily and she's as over protective over me as I'm over her. We're a family to each other.
- So, you're saying she's afraid, I might be playing you to get the information from SHIELD?
- Are you? - he got more serious and moved closer, so he was standing only a few feet from her.
She looked him in the eye, taking a step even closer - I though we've already cleared that up?-
He suppressed the urge to take a step back. He wasn't intimidated by her closeness, but it was much more difficult to focus.
The two can play that game, he thought, trying to hide a smirk and looking into her eyes with confidence. His gaze was so intense, she shuddered.
