Kaze nods, happy that Shodan can accept or at least entertain the idea of trusting the Hierarch. His follow up comment sounds almost Hopeful, causing Kaze to grin.
"Well, something sure seems to have you in a good mood anyway." he says innocently. "I'm glad. I am really grateful for you letting me stay with you. It's nice to be in a place that's secure enough to talk openly, but not like a military base." Kaze muses.
"It's been a good experience for me, and kind of sets the bar for what I want to do with my own place now, make it secure, but a place where I can be myself, and anyone who comes over can too."
Kaze smiles again, "You are welcome to drop by anytime, Shodan. I'll keep some beer in the fridge, just for you. In fact, I'll keep a six pack, in case you want to bring someone with you to visit."
No worries at all! I'm fine either way. We can talk about 'the mission' or Cosmo or anything else from the Council or wind this down.