Drabble challenge 75 + plus pair of your choice
They meet for the first time over a dead body.
Technically, it’s not the first time. And technically, to be dead you had to be alive in the first place, and May isn’t sure she would call Ward anything other than an automaton - therefore, he can’t really be dead.
“You’re one hell of a girl,” Mel says to Kara, who’s still standing in the corner of the room with a pistol in her hand.
Kara looks unsure of what to say or do. May smiles at her, the wry sort of smile she saves for the people she respects. “We’re not going to get mad at you for offing him, if that’s what you’re worried about.”
Kara relaxes slightly. “He forced me to.”
“I really don’t need the story. He’s dead, you’re alive, and you haven’t shot me yet, so I’m assuming you’re on our side”
“I’m sorry I kidnapped your agent.”
“Brainwashing is a hell of a drug. Is Morse okay?” Kara nods. “We’ll still have to talk about that, but no harm, no foul.”
Kara still looks suspicious, but Mel holds out a hand encouragingly. “We’ll take care of you. No brainwashing allowed, promise.”