( Somehow that coaxes a laugh out of her - surprised, not entirely okay, but definitely a laugh and definitely genuine. )

Well, Captain, I did just say I'm annoying. Trying to change my nickname seems like an appropriately annoying thing to do.

( She huffs out a quiet breath to blow an errant strand of hair out of her face. )

I mean, honey wolf makes me sound far too adorable.

( this is safer territory, at least. )