All's Fair In Love and War

"What? You can't do that!" Denella shouted angrily.

"I'm sorry, Denella. I'll see you back here in two weeks.

Denella felt like her stomach had dropped to the bottom of the earth. She swallowed and finally said, "Fine, but good luck on trying to solve this mission without my help. And Brandon, I can't stop you from practically killing yourself, but I don't have to help you, and I promise you, I won't." And with that, she stormed out of the room.