Michiko hesitated at the unexpected vulnerability from Tomoko. She had to get through to her, but she didn't really want to publicly embarrass her.<br/><br/>“I’m not questioning your ability. Your Kage would not have sent you if he didn't think you could handle it,” Michiko began.<em>I hope,</em>she thought to herself. “But please remember that this is a mission briefing, not a treaty negotiation, and that Kenchi has as much skill and experience at this as you have at your job. We’ll be stuck with each other for a while, an argument is a poor way to start.”