[ She does well know how true that is, both of him and now of herself as well. There is no shame in accepting help from a friend; he had helped her understand that. She would not be too proud to thank him for any protection he might give, either.

Katsa responds to neither of his claims, acceptance of both implicit in her silence, though she doesn't ignore him. ]

I'll see what I can learn of the other planet. As soon as I know a little of the travel there, if you're ready, we can go.