"I hope I teach her well enough that she won't always need me watching her back," he says with a chuckle. It's a great distraction for all involved. Best to laugh to cover up the worry about the future, really. "Smart girls shouldn't always need backup anyway. I got a Lieutenant friend back home who more than proves that every day."

"Three lifetimes, hm?" He puts a hand to his chin thoughtfully. "I wouldn't mind that, if my family came with me each time."