( his compliment takes her by surprise. getting praised for her teamwork is certainly new — but then again, losing the only team she'd ever felt a part of had left her craving that connection to others. in the face of total uncertainty, she'd fallen back on the guidance of her mentors: coulson's never-ending optimism, may's determination and grit regardless of circumstance, even jemma and fitz's constant attempts at finding the solution even when left in the dark. she wouldn't — couldn't — let something as simple as a gust of wind or a blanket of snow get in the way of her and survival. )

Yeah? ( daisy can't help but smile a little, her hand from within her mittens squeezing tight to the one in her grasp. ) Thanks. Company's not bad on this side, either.

( look, respect begetting respect, what a concept. )

Where are you from? I mean, "tsunami" isn't really a word you hear very often in LA, so...