Kalinda glanced at Cooper, the young pup still eagerly jumping around. There was no way she would be taking him with her anywhere in a delicate situation. "She can keep Coop company" she said with anusement., then shrugged "I never stopped training. But it would be good to spar with someone who isn't a dummy" she smiled, which faltered when Michael answered the call. 

When he turned the TV on, showing the news cast, a low growl escaped her throat, and anger rose in her. "That scum! That low life, back stabbing scum!" She rose, concern evident in her expression as Michael seemed to radiate absolute fury. She wasn't quick enough to stop him punching the counter, but she grabbed his hand, checking out the split skin, then sighing softly, grabbing some paper towel and dabbing at the blood.

"It will all be okay" she said softly to him