He gave them a quick flash of his old smile, as the construct finished helping him goof off, before shrugging. "Just saying, another brood running rampant might seem like a good idea, but I wanna wait until after the meeting with Barid. Know if this is going to immediately become another multiple planet shattering fight between the two of us, or if he is going to let me try something innovative this time. And as much as I enjoy the idea of scandalizing them a bit, that would be a bit much. Besides, company is good. Not having to keep an eye out for random beyonder worshipping suicide assassins is even better."<br/><br/>He paused their meals arrived, and he ate like a soldier on the battlefield, not really tasting it, more just quickly getting the sustenance to continue fighting than enjoying the meal. He kept the conversation light, as well as he could, though he was worried he wasn't doing a good job, being far too out of practice at it. Still it did feel good to relax for a bit among friends, in or near his transport, he kept a portion of his mind on the constructs' reports as they worked on various tasks. "So, no one had heard from you in a while, Katrina. How have you been doing?"