“It’s hard to answer questions you never ask,” she comments, a little dry and little bemused. “And you didn’t answer either of mine. I’ll take that as a no to both, huh?”

On the bright side, that’s better than having a genuine reason for concern. She kinda wishes Ghost would get back over here, right now. Dealing with people isn’t her strong suit.

“Look, this winter hasn’t made anyone’s choices easier. But we’re still together on this. If you’re a soldier, then you know that out in the field you need to trust your comrades. And your commander. Just like the rest of us will be trusting you – Kirk included.” He’ll be out there with them, after all. Ghost eyed him when he said it, but so far it’s still on the cards. She shrugs her armored shoulders. “There anything else you want to know?”