"I can take care of myself. I don't care what you think I should do." [She realized as soon as she'd said it that of course she cared what Howie thought. She wanted him to approve of her, though she doubted he'd approve of any of the choices she'd made lately.

Maybe the while Sylar thing was one situation where she really didn't care what Howie wanted her to do. But saying that out loud would only annoy him, she was sure.

She grimaced, ducking her head contritely.]