"She's always armed," 2V responds to Palmer quickly, knowing that Dia is rarely without her lightsabers in arm's reach, even when she's asleep, or even showering (on a counter close by). That said, his fear is great, even if he lacks the true instincts that his human companions.

Still, it's tense. Quiet as he steps up, waiting. ".. as.. for how long it's been," he says, after a few moments of waiting, "She's been gone for at least an hour or so."

Maker, he wasn't programmed for this, not at all.

There is good news, though: The ship's hull is so thick, the snow won't be caving in through it, and whatever's out there has to come through the boarding ramp entrance to attack them, if it does so at all.