"Hey! I'm not the one who ran off an-" Anything else was cut off with that quick movement and the kiss that stole her words as well as her thoughts. Moving with the speed that had eared her a place in special forces, she hooked a hand behind his neck to prolong that peck into something more substantial. Finally releasing him enough to wrap her arms around him in a bulky and armor encumbered hug.

"You make it back o.k. and I'll even cook." She held him a tight as their gear would allow knowing in a moment he'd be heading out into battle and she'd be rallying with the troops to defend the rest of them.