"The Commander'd keep you on a leash, that's for---awww, now you've ruined that," Yoko says, starting at a tease and resolving into a whine. "Thanks, Dad!"

She leans back against the counter behind her, crossing her arms over her chest. "J, you're biased," she says, throwing her voice toward the table, and then... "Some secrets are too deep for your daughter to know. But... thanks."

She looks down, thinking. "Is there anything you want from me?" she asks, wondering.