DEREK.
I understand. I don't know what I'd prefer; knowing that my family is back home, in danger, without me, or knowing they would be here, in danger, with me.
Poor kid... I don't know if she already is but maybe Caitlin can talk to her? She'd be able to give her a formal education on the subject since the girl probably needs it if she never had parents, and she has a way of making people feel better when the world turns against them. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if she already took it upon herself to chat Malia up, but if you're having a hard time making her feel better, reaching out to Caitlin could be a good idea. She's amazing with this kind of stuff.
I don't understand why you still haven't gone on one, unless you have and I don't know it. I mean, I'm more useful out there just because of my speed but there's a reason they put you on defense and it doesn't feel like it's being utilized. At all. I play guardian enough at home as it is, though, and I'd bet money that you're better at it than I am. People die when I'm on guardian duty.