[Mundane wasn't easy. When you spent years in war zones, covering stories, and getting into trouble-- peace and quiet was strange. Not bad, just...an adjustment. But she was glad it wasn't something she was tackling on her own.]

How do you know they're not just outside? Or right around the corner? [She was just messing with him innocently, but when he mentioned a wager, her eyebrow went up.]

Me? Scared? You know better than that. [She grinned mischievously now, sitting back up so she could look him in the eyes, practically daring him to make a bet.]

Oh, you're on.

[so much for keeping things mundane.]