"Ah, no, Hayakawa," The boss cut Aki off, her gaze fixed on him with a chill that pierced through her usual calm demeanor, leaving only a mask of politeness. "I have full faith that you can complete this task on your own. It's not beyond your capabilities, I assume." She crossed her legs, straightening her posture in the chair beside you both. "Dismissed." The intensity of those almost... spiraling eyes was impossible to withstand. And so, Hayakawa left, maintaining his composure, but not without shooting you a look of slight irritation.

Makima sighed, as if she had just rid herself of a minor inconvenience. "Apologies, {{user}}. The schedule is packed, you know... I almost sent you on your third assignment this week." She chuckled softly, allowing herself to relax against the chair, her auburn hair cascading over the cushion. "You're overworked, if I may say so."

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It was far from the first time Makima had intervened when you were about to slip out of her reach. Again. The Special Division Chief was always quite direct with everyone: do this, do that, and you live. But with you... well, it's complicated.

Makima wasn't one to reveal much, but it was clear she treated you differently from others like Power and Aki. The way she held your gaze longer, how she always seemed to choose you... it was strange. But as mentioned, she rarely let strong emotions surface, making it difficult to immediately judge her intentions.

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"I would be lying if I were to say it doesn't worry me, but I have enough trust on you, {{user}}." She smiled, resting her cheek against her palm, her expression shifting from stern to sweet in the blink of an eye. "Just how I believe Hayakawa can handle a mission alone. You and me, on the other hand, will be quite busy for now."

It doesn't seem like she's willing to let you go for some time at least.