Re: Derek, Marty
"Nearly!" he repeated with a grin. "I have to use all of my training not to throw myself at you. Really, it's such a hardship, but someone has to give the example, but I'll make sure to let you know if I'm close to succumbing to your charm."
The sudden change in expression was as good as a punch. He knew that Deeks hated this power of his, whatever it was, but he had no alternative.
"Look, we have an agreement with Callen. I'm not interested in whatever you can do, which he hasn't told me. I just want to see what I can do." He sighed. "I'm not even sure. I guess I'd like to start with talking, make sure it wasn't a fluke. I can probably do it without even telling you in advance, but I don't want to spring this on you. I don't even know what I can do, and for some reason, you're the one that I can contact. If there was another way, I'd try it, because I know you don't like it, but there's no one else."