We'll find a way, Shepard. [It usually isn't like Kaidan to be so outright hopeful, but what other option do they have in this war?

He notices the exhausted hint to her smile though, tries not to focus on why it is he can read her so well] Hey. I think we got the main issue sitting between us sorted, at least. If you want to go and give that rest thing a try, at least, I won't stand in your way.