Sometimes Miles kind of forgets that they're, y'know, a military group. The Dendarii have meant to much to him ... But he nods at that, understanding as well. Beta Colony is the better option for many. For most, even.

"Beta Colony is the place to have it," he says. "As much as I love our planet, I can't wish it on many." Just on one - whoever he ends up marrying in the end. If he ever does.

There's ... something else in there he really should comment on, isn't there. "Murderous ten-year-old? Really?"