He lifts his eyes to meet hers, as close to level as they could expect to get thanks to the height of the berth. He's not sure that's how he feels. He's never really been one to life in the moment. The idea of something like this disappearing is upsetting, and that's without considering the weight of burden something like the Matrix will come with.

He vents slowly.

"I feel that you are very important to me, Commander Arcee."