[ Look how are you supposed to react when someone kneels in front on sight????

But she welcomes him in, the composure returning now that he's standing. Shuts the door behind them, only to have a silence settle over the room.

Eventually — ] I wanted to thank you as well — for your companionship, and your assistance last mission. [ Then, even quieter than before: ] We may have not known each other for very long, but I'm glad to have met you nonetheless.