Leita had never been an especially affectionate person around her. While a simple touch might not have affected her before now it made her flinch, and she moved to put some distance between them.

He saw right through her. More lies would only further muddy the waters.

"I know you were never with SHIELD," she blurted out, wishing she didn't feel so cornered. Taking a deep breath, she faced him, raising her chin up in a challenge. "SHIELD has no idea who you are. Jane just called and told me."

She studied his face closely, hoping to gain some insight as to how he would respond. If with violence, well, she was pretty much screwed. Maybe she should have tried going out the window after all.

Or she should have shown some patience for once in her damn life. Leita would have eventually gone to bed, and then she'd be free as a kite.

No, that was high as a kite.

"Who are you?" she demanded after a moment, trying to bully her mind back on track.