Let's hope so. Even an automated call from the ship is better than...

[He trails off and glances at Barabas.] Well, aren't we a cheery pair.

[Yet the horrid joke and scenario eased up the pressure he felt bearing down on him like a hand holding him down. Shiro laughs, it sounds a little strained but nothing like before.]

How about we take this one step at a time and prepare to defend ourselves, just in case.