[Ah. He was wondering when this one would make his appearance.]

I know. I'm aware. Which is why I hate to see so much of Starline's single-mindedness in her actions.

I know what it's like, you know.

Not to feel like enough.

[He doesn't say more than that. If it draws the two of them into his orbit, then all the better for him. If not? Well, nothing ventured, nothing gained.]

I can promise you, I won't be bothering her.

[It will undoubtedly be the other way around. He's counting on it.]