Feeling his hand unclench from the fist it was nice was nice to see. An angry or stressed Quill wasn’t the best looking sight. Nikki smiled gently up at him as he knelt down next to the bed. She felt so silly; she was far from used to being helpless. So laying in a bed having difficulty breathing was just a problem in itself. His hand brushing against her jaw line in a caring manner made her drop her head softly into his hand. Could you blame her? After all she had been through; a sign of comfort was very appealing. 

“Well, maybe it might be best if I just head to the embassy. No one would want to come after me knowing that I was under the protection of the entire galaxy’s police. But I’d have to do meetings and attend snooty parties and make laws and deal with the drama bullshit that comes with being part of a government.” Her chocolate eyes rolled dramatically as she thought about her options. “Can’t really think of something else I’d do with my time… Though I heard of a nice resort island that could be fun…” Her eyes twinkled with a bit of playfulness up to him. “Aside from that I’m not sure. Trying to get rid of me that quickly?” She asked in a very joking tone to him.