A note:
Something light and quick because next chapter is a heavy one and I don't know how long it will take me to write it.
Again, no beta'd. Comments are very much appreciated.
Interlude - Vasquez
Susan is back with the main team after taking care of the last repairs back at the old base. It hasn't been that long, but the moment she steps into the bright, glass-surrounded headquarters and sees Agent Danvers, she knows something isn't quite right.
The facts are like this:
Agent Danvers arrived this morning at the DEO headquarters an hour and forty minutes later than usual. Danvers has never been late to work before.
Upon noticing Vasquez at her desk, she proceeded to approach the agent and hug her. Something was definitely wrong.
Director Lane keeps smirking at Agent Danvers every time they bump into each other at the control room. That's not new from the Director, but Vasquez has never seen that shade of red on the agent's face.
Fifteen minutes later, she understands why Director Lane was smirking, when Susan catches a glimpse of Danvers' neck up close.
She's never pegged Alex Danvers as a woman of one night stands.
Conclusion:
The only plausible cause of Agent Danvers' behaviour would be that there was someone new and important in her life. That would be actually a great explanation for that big grin on her face.
And in Susan's opinion, it's about time, really.
Vasquez cuts the comms after Supergirl reports on the last rescue at the docks, and then turns on her chair to look at Alex, who's started tipping on her phone.
"Can I speak freely, ma'am?"
"Of course," Agent Danvers puts away the cell phone again and stares at her with a frown on her face.
"You seem happy."
Agent Vasquez has never been one to show any interest on the personal lives of her co-workers before, which means that the shocked expression on Alex's features is understandable.
"I... I am." Danvers chokes a little at her words and a slight blush appears on her cheeks.
"I'm glad," Susan nods and smiles briefly, "It looks good on you."
The agent turns again to her screens without saying another word, not paying more attention to the confused Danvers behind her.
Once her hypothesis has been confirmed, she just needs to find out the person accountable for Agent Danvers' newfound happiness and ensure that they are aware of the risks that entail hurting her.