Tim nodded. "We can afford some-- just not constant. But I think there are a fair few on the ship who are working hard, at least, so there's that. The rest of the crew... well, we'll see, right?" He grimaced. "It's awful we have to think like that, but... well, war isn't pretty, after all." He watched her closely, pulling apart the genuine from what he doubted. Still, she was earnest, if nothing else.

"I'm not saying we have one, or that we don't have to trust them, to an extent. I don't know if they have any intention to 'mess' with us, but... again, we'll see."