[ That he reacted to it at all is only a testament to his honed senses, and she gives him an apologetic little smile and a wave of the hand as if to say "it's nothing". Hearing about Brigitte, though, leaves that smile spreading fondly.

She'd taken such good care of Reinhardt; it's hard not to be fond of the other woman. ]

A bit of a step up, I'd think. The old times never included space travel. [ Her eyes are peeled the whole way, allowing Reinhardt some freedom to move forward while she minded their flanks and rear. ] I see; that's a shame. It would have been lovely to catch up with her. Have you met anyone else yet?