B-296: Spanial (Docked), Common Room
Karmen brings her emotions quickly under control; the annoyed, angry look either genuinely fading or being well hidden.
She gestures around at the walls, “I chose this life because it brings a measure of freedom for me and those that fly with me. I don’t take that away from others.”
“A philosophy I fully support.”
A beat.
“I would have been surprised if you had answered differently. It’s not how I see you but I wouldn’t have been able to forgive myself if I didn’t confirm my feeling. I had to ask.”