Wash was getting seriously tired of upper management trying to butt into his personal life. He didn't have a problem with his work-life balance... that they could prove anyway. So when they send in a new temp to assist the research floor, he's determined to ignore them. Except, they just happened to send the sweetest temp known to all species, who plies him with sweets and pretty smiles, and for some reason, that temp won't take the hint that he doesn't need help. He seems sincere enough. There shouldn't be a reason not to explore things a little, as long as upper management didn't find out. Right? Peri never thought he'd meet his match while on a temp assignment. The grumpy demon from research was handsome, smart, protective, and in serious need of a vacation. When Taron asks for help getting Wash to relax, Peri leaps at the chance to spend more time with the demon. It wouldn't hurt anyone to have a little backup when claiming his man. Right?