[ there's nothing wrong with initiative, mercury; so long as said initiative doesn't lead to senseless murder that could be traced back to them. otherwise, it's not like there's really anything he could do to incur her wrath.

a smile graces her lips, however, when she hears him take to her task. that's the sort of obedience she can easily put her in a good mood. she tilts her head to side and answers his concern with a sort of relaxed roll of her shoulders. ]

Don't worry about what I have planned, Mercury. But for now, all you really need to know is that I'll be busy trying to reassess the situation at hand— get a clearer idea about what exactly our new overlords seem to want with us.

[ so basically do your original job but you know... better and with competence. once she figures out how exactly she can tear down their home from here, well, then she'll be able to inform him about the fun stuff. that she can promise. ]