[ He gives a light laugh in spite of everything - or because of nerves, and shakes his head with a small shrug. ]

I had to give an alarming amount of blood the last time I did something like this, so - I think we are already off to a better start.

[ He follows her glance to Rousma, smiling sadly. Maybe she will survive the crossing, or maybe he should have convinced her to stay. She's not his sister even out here, he keeps reminding himself, she is a piece of him he can't let go of, out of love and regret, and because of that she could only choose to come with them.

He meets Wanda's gaze again, raising both eyebrows. ]

So - you'll go live with your man? If we don't all die?

[ She deserves to be happy too. ]