While Meat Shield sat there in a short depression, he was easily coerced out of it with a bit of humor. "We are just a little surprised that you did not have a tent with your sheet half way through. Some of the members may joke about it with you." Came the light-hearted response from Darkcloud. He couldn't help but chuckle a little at that statement, even if the next sentence was going to be a bit more serious.<br/><br/>Oh, it was. With the horror factor he hadn't expected. Not only fantasies about her, but loud enough to alert the whole break room? That was quite the shock, and his face was quite good at showing the horror he felt. He felt a bit calm after learning that not only she, but most of the team, knew his attraction for her, but also a bit worried, wondering how in the hell the team could have noticed any signs of his attraction before his recent napping session.<br/><br/>"There have been several requests that you continue to sleep out there and have fantasy moments in your sleep talking... you have quite the... Imagination." Her last words before she started exiting the room. He couldn't help but chuckle at that statement, but only for a brief moment before he stood up and placed his hand on her shoulder, surprising her for a moment. "You're right, Darkcloud. I do want to mate with you. But this mission comes first, and I'm not going to let emotions get in the way of doing our job and getting back here in one piece." He took a deep breath, further calming himself. "I know you want to wait until after this mission to choose your mate, and I respect that. If I happen to be the one you pick, I would be more than happy to be your mate. If someone else happens to catch your eye better, they probably deserve to be in your spotlight. Especially after the way I embarrassed both myself, and my fearless leader. I think I'll stay in here for just a moment longer, then I'll make my glorious entry back into the main room" He finally ended his mini-speech with a smile, before turning around and admiring a fairly new picture of a disassembled handgun, trying to remember how to piece it all back together again.