He snorts a soft laugh at that. "I'd argue I ain't all that mature sometimes, just all dried out. But I figure I'm close enough to qualify."

He releases her from a heavy patting bro-hug and leans against the washer.

"Y'know... I think we got a couple of dual cockpit ships we could try to learn the controls for. I could run gunner and you could do the pilotin'. Nice asteroid field? What do ya say? Might take your mind off better'n wanderin' around doin' chores can."