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Jason seemed to be okay with the situation, so Madison didn't see any reason to be nervous. It was her first assignment but she'd never failed at anything before, and didn't plan on starting now. The only thing she was worried out--slightly, mind you--was Jason's bipolarism. Her research indicated that he had the disorder well in control, but Madison couldn't help but be a bit concerned.

She twisted the lipstick in her fingers, pulling the cap on and off absently. She'd seen the agency's notes on this mission (she wasn't authorized to have access to the private details, but that hadn't stopped her. She was a hacker, after all) and independently speaking, her and Scarlet had been the best female team available for the job while Jason and Roman had been the best male team available. Separately, both teams guaranteed success... working together? Not so much. The main reason they'd put Scarlett with Roman was because Scarlett needed someone easygoing, like Madison, and Roman had been the closest fit. On the other hand, Jason had also needed the female equivalent of Roman which was where Madison came in; there was no one easier to get along with than the Korean descendant.

Her musings were cut short as the cab came to a screeching half. Madison frowned at the harsh braking and stuffed her make up back into the purse, untouched. She was about to open the door herself, but realized that Jason--er, Greg--had already made the first move. "I could get used to this," Elizabeth murmured, slipping her hand into Greg's and sliding out of the car. She held her handbag in the crook of her elbow as delicately as anyone could please, balancing perfectly on her heels. "Thank you, honey." She took her sunglasses out of her purse and slipped them over her eyes. "I really need some coffee," she declared, squeezing Greg's hand and gesturing towards Roman and Scarlett who had just gotten out of their own car. "Shall we find a Starbucks? I don't think there would be anything gourmet in the airport."