[ And he does note that quickly, given the context of everything she's explained already. His over-curious mind wants to know more, but he's not about to turn this into an inquisition, not when they'd already perched on a precarious foundation with the memories his own name had conjured for her. In his experience, he's found, more about her will reveal itself in time if trust is earned. Not that it always applies, of course.

Yes is enough for now. Still, he'll worry a bit overmuch about her. Check in on her as much as he can.

He stuffs his hands in his pockets for a moment, rocking a little on his heels and leaning in just a touch closer, whispering with a faintly conspiratorial smile in return. ]

I might be old friends with trouble by now so I can't promise to keep you out of it, but I can absolutely promise to be in it with you, even if we're not always near each other. We'll make do, eh? And you can visit my ship in the Horizon anytime you like! Well, once you're sorted out going there the first time.

[ He leans back away now, though still with a gentle smile on his face. ]

If we're — possibly — going to be partners in not-trouble, what do I call you?