[ she's valid and i love this for her. she's doing great.

the awkwardness makes him smile further, mouth curling up at the corners, and bixing pushes his hands into his pockets and fishes around for a cigarette, just for something to do with his hands. ]

I think that's the case. [ truthfully, he's wanted to talk to harrow about it, but someone said that might be a bad idea, so when she brings it up, he's maybe a little relieved. just a little. ] You'll be welcomed with full diplomatic honors, the both of you. And... if there's any resource at all that we can lend you, Harrow, the strength of the entire Eighth Galaxy is at your fingertips. Whatever you want or need is yours, in formality or otherwise.

[ even if that's just a safe, quiet place to rest, or even if perhaps a place to grow. it's neither here nor there. ]