He was really going to assign someone else on this 'mission'? His words, along with the fact that he would undoubtedly send another poor secretary out to purchase books containing questionable content, left Noel with a strong sense of guilt. If only she were more perceptive, then maybe she could see through this little ruse of his and speak up.

What was she getting herself into?

"Okay!" She spoke suddenly seconds before he could call for a substitute. You win, Captain. "I... I'll do it -- but this is hardly appropriate!" Averting her eyes to the ground, her blush deepened. Had she really just agreed to this?