[ There's an uncomfortable silence from him at first. While Collette may thrive on contact, Caesar is still (and most likely always will be) reluctant about it in public. Still, he tries not to tense back up, because she isn't exactly wrong. He's tired and stressed, just like everyone else. He also doesn't vent it like everyone else mostly does. No crying or yelling or fighting, just ignoring it.

He makes a small, grumbly sound and relaxes against the chair again. ]

Just so you know, my brain is always at that. [ Yeah, sure. Right. ] Even in space, though you're right about how much I dislike it up here.

[ At least the assassins are long gone! ]

But I'm sure I'll get used to it. There really is no other option.