"Huh," Ratchet says. "Well, it's been a hell of a ride so far and it's only been a couple of months. He seems mostly above-board, but who the hell knows anymore? People who shouldn't be wearing the badge are made ship captains, and people who should have it have had it taken from them." His optics stray to Drift's berth again, his expression shifting, but he shakes it off after a moment.

"Anyway, he says, his optics warming slightly as he looks at Bee. "It's good to see you. Even with what a mess everything else is."