[ Ah. This John recognizes, with an immediate pang of sympathy. It is the fluster of someone not expecting to be received well— someone unaccustomed to a friendly introduction. He knows the feeling. ]

I think I will. [ He draws himself up in open pride. ] If I gather any information of note, I will do my best to share it. I hope you will choose to do the same.

[ With that, he turns away and back to the greater convoy, and leaves SecUnit to the quiet night. ]