[Ben lets her drop her hands and remains still while she backs away, watching with his head cocked slightly to a side, curious and wary all at once. Not concerned, but watching for the cues he memorizes and attempts to respond to, always. She curtsies - on several moments delay, he inclines his head with slow, not quite certain precision.

The corner of his mouth twitches on the repetition, accepting and grateful.]

I am glad you offered this opportunity to the Barge as a whole, and to me as an individual.

I should like to learn more at a later date. We will speak again.