Again, she managed to surprise him, and he allowed the contact, going so far as to lean into the touch. It was good to hear she wanted to stay, even if all he could do was trust her word that it was what she actually wanted. Consort programming wasn't something he'd thought much about before now

"...I do want you to stay. I would not have suggested it otherwise."

He pulled back enough to shake his helm, venting a sigh with a wry smile.

"Having company that does not want to be around simply does not appeal."