[Desperation is a powerful tool. Although he is desperate himself, she is more so, her situation more dire. Without his intervention, she will be either recaptured or killed. She might even prefer the killing, considering the nature of her captivity.

He studies her approach, watchful. Her guard hasn't dropped, and his won't, either. He can see her clearly, now. Her appearance doesn't surprise him in any way, it's simply of interest.]

I am pleased to hear it.

[He regards her hand. This is a moment of trust. He knows something of her powers, after all, and what she might do to him. Fortunately, she seems relatively rational, and he is her last chance of escape. He reaches out to clasp her arm, in the Galra manner. He thinks of how deeply this would displease his father, and he is glad.]

It is done.

[After a firm clasp, he releases her again.]

We can discuss the details later. We have more pressing matters to attend to.

[Escaping this moon intact, for instance.]