"He is bonded to Jim, so that makes sense." She watches Ana with a soft smile. "I can't read her mind or anything like that, but I understand her so well at times. I'll always be grateful to Hermione and Crookshanks for introducing her into our lives."

She draws her gaze back up to Hunter. "I remember what that was like," she says with a soft sigh. "Not being able to leave my ship for long, I mean. And I was only a researcher, he's the captain. How's he doing, by the way?"