"I know you do. But in the field old habits might kick in. We need to be able to check in with each other- we were trained to be able to make our own judgement calls, to improvise." At least in the project. He combs his fingers through Wash's hair, murmuring against his temple. "We'll be alright."

Working things out- probably won't take as long as he thinks it will, but giving them something of a larger window with the Feds is for the best.

More time for people to see them working together, to know what an asset they now have.