[Invasive indeed. He purses his lips at the memory of too many people asking him things far too personal.]

Perhaps it’s best that we do not take anything they say as truth, for now, and attempt to lie low.

[He hates not being able to find a clear path to success, but there are far too many risks and he isn’t willing to put the safety of his fireteam on the line for nothing more than impatience. The scars of the Red War are still too fresh, he can’t allow himself to be so foolish now that he’s been forced into a second chance.]

I dislike being so passive, but we do not know what enemy we may find ourselves pitted against.

[There’s a pause, and his tone loses a bit of its strictness.]

Although, I suppose that if either of us are to be confined here, it’s much better to remain together.

[Yes, he’s very thankful to see you, Ikora.]