We've fought uphill to have a measure of respect and trust before. ...and I think dinner with all of them would be a very good idea.

[Shiro smiles briefly then it fades back into his calm neutrality.]

There are a number of reasons they might have had to be this slow in response. I intend to ask them what supplies, and tasks we can complete to make it easier on them.

Even with the lack of information, we were given housing and equipment to help us get started. I want to do what I can to pay that back.