[Zaeed's uncharacteristically quiet for a moment after that. It's tough to admit it, but her answer's blindsided him. Not a lot of wannabe mercs her age would admit to that kind of thing. It's all bravado and stupid deaths from that lot, mostly.

Guess she's not much of a wannabe. And the laugh--well. He's not sure how it fits into the whole equation, but it's good to know it does, somehow.]

Peace of mind's a rare thing in our line of work. [The smirk's gone now.] Hell of an employer to promise that. You sure they can follow through on the deal?