[just like old times. her arms tighten just a hair around his neck as she nods her head off to the showers, not really caring that they're both covered in goo and naked.

she has to dig around more, her curiosity has been replaced with drive to get answers so that they can get out of here. this isn't going to be another didact, or another halo, but it won't be the end to the both of them.]

Understood. First, showers. Then, lets see if they brought along your armor and some other weapons. Knowing your luck, there'll be something in there that might be able to help you.

[it doesn't matter if she's in the back of his head laying out objectives or if they're like this; this is how they operate and it's good - so good - to have a sense of normalcy.]

If not, I'll put you in contact with two departments on the ship that will be able to help you and that you can give your assistance. [A beat, almost biting her lip.]

I can't check your vitals, so we'll see if we can't sneak into medbay. Showers are right behind you, let's go.