Pen's heart swelled a little at that, a high compliment indeed. Worth the struggle, if only to see that smile. The ordeal was over, and they'd have to talk, but now wasn't the time.

"Damn right I am. A far cry from hunting tomatoes, but it's done."

Pen slowly began to try and move them along, towards the ship.

"You don't look injured...just...I think you need to rest."