“Yes. But that’s different - a part of teamwork,” she said blandly, “if I’d left you there it might have been an unnecessary death. You’re much more useful alive than you are dead.“ Annie brushed a hair out of her face, how tempting it was to pin back her bangs.
"Teamwork helps ya make friends, dude. Plain and simple!” He was elated to know she actually thought he was a useful team member–knowing Annie’s typical cold demeanor, he assumed she wouldn’t have formed such an opinion of him.
Twisting his thumbs around in circles before him, Connie tried to think of how to show that he appreciated that sentiment. “But, uh… thanks, I guess? It’s good to know I’m useful. I think.”