[ It's definitely not a bad response. Many people are simply impressed, but to get a reaction like that from another fighter is essentially enough to make her preen. Flicking some hair over her shoulder, her grin still wide, Jaye straddles the bench and leans forward to look at him. ]

Nah. Short amounts of time are fine. Having to shift for extended periods of time at short notice, that's the worst.

[ One thumb is jerked over her shoulder, in the general direction of the door. ]

Ship locked me out of medical during a jump, once; it's what killed my cow. But Earth insects are small enough to survive the force, so I shifted. It lasted a year. That was rough; lots of disconnect when you shift back, thinking you should have more or less or different body parts and senses.

[ A beat, her head tilting; considering. ]

I'm gonna guess you might know what that's like.