"Shoot 'im in the aft," says Nova promptly, ignoring her mother's startled and guilty facepalm.

"Was gonna say." Chromia shakes her head and also looks at Jaraxis. "Thanks, and there are different kinds of bonds. I had kin bonds as well as that full spark bond with Ironhide."

Mentioning her mate reminds her of why she's here, and the concern returns to her optics.