Harper talking was one of those things that became background noise quickly and learning to pick out what was actually necessary. It just sort of happened. One day you just realize you can.

"You know my boss, well both of them really, they say that a lot. Rommie too. Everyone really. That or I'm staring. But I know I'm not doing that." He was doing the talking thing again. "Exit strategy. Right. Yeah, you're on you're own with that one. I'm not sure how I can get off this tin can or if guy in charge will let that happen. Hell, I'm trying to avoid the captain. Between, Beka and Dylan, I got more than enough captains telling this genius what to do."

He looked around quickly. "And after the little incident with the force lance I had I don't want to go meeting the Captain of this ship or particularly his chief of security in a hurry. Again."