Redhawk Caldera Blue Hours

His mouth pulled into a thin line when she mentioned Reyes. His opinion of the man had continued to fall over time. Being vulnerable seemed to stress Teya out, noticeably, and he couldn't help but wonder if Reyes had caused that. "Isolating your partner from their friends and support system." He complained, shaking his head and uttering a deep sigh. "The dude is just...Impressing me less and less the more I hear about him. And honestly-" He said, casting a glance about. "I won't miss him if he doesn't come back, though I don't want him to ditch on Sorana either, or she'll get the idea that that's what Dads do." 

There was a bit of silence. He didn't necessarily need Bridget's validation, but he appreciated it nonetheless. Maybe he'd do things right, this time. He at least had someone who was going to help keep an eye on him this time, anyway. 

"If you don't mind me asking," He said, figuring by then she'd already figured out what he was going to ask. "How many kids did you save from the bear?" He gestured to her flank, with a half-smile.