She looked tired. Exhausted, even. With a background resembling metallic insides of a station or a ship, that were patched up so many times, that there was no original material left. Yet, she bore a slight, weak, but friendly smile.

"Being busy, oui, part of the job, a bless and a curse. But faring well, I suppose that's a thing to be glad about."

She made a short pause. And continued after a sigh. For a moment, seriousness came into play, casting a shadow on previously lighter mood.

"I... Did hear of your.. Conflict with some of the Platformers, yes. Past is past, if you ask me, and I hope they will think the same, at least, with time. I can try helping with that, but it will be your call. At the very least, I think it will be possible to work with them through Civil Servant himself. It's very unlikely that he won't be eager to help out with seeking a precaution and solution."

"You running into those unknowns is more concerning, however. We both know what can be behind this, as well as it can still be a coincidence. What I would like to know, is where did you stumble upon them, what ship were they flying. Thinking on that front can help figuring out what is going on and what's behind it. Betteour to know, than to make infinite guesses, after all."

Another sigh. And the agent became more lively once more.

"Yes, contacting a House can be a right call, given that is, as you've mentioned, complicated. To put it mildly, even, since working 'together' from the House's perspective is 'working for them'. At the same time there is Order, they will gladly take part in that endevour, yet you will need to be ready to be recruited. Whilst it's safe... It's a burden, accepted and important, yet still a burden."

"..Gallia. Well. Union Corse isn't really around as of late, though they still missing being trustworthy.
Not like I trust more than a mere dozen from all of the people around, Sirius included.
Anyway, the House of Gallia. I have made contact with the GNI, but it is.. Complicated. I would need to offer them something, I suppose. For now it was only me asking for things. And they don't meet AI around this parts.. To put that simple - not their problem."

Once again, she made a short stop in her speech. Just to raise a glass of water for a moment and fix a drought in her throat.

"I will think on this."

"...And, the crew? Are you planning on commanding.. Oh my. You know I know a couple of people on Barrier Gate, but.. I will think on that too. However there are no people as trustworthy as those coming to my mind right now."

"Stay safe, Thal. Looking forward for a response. Au revoir."

"Those 'Unknowns' are... Concerning. Especially when you mention Rheinlanders being around Taus. The patterns are too clear to ignore, yes. Though their apprearance still might be a coincidence, if that was the last time we crossed our paths in those parts. I still think It is very much interested. In both of us."

"..Thinking about it, getting a tougher hull is even more justified. But it needs a good crew, which is a luxury. I... Honestly don't know if my Barrier friends are willing to leave behind their another life. But we'll see, yes? In the same time, maybe that's what they need, judging by how a bit too tranquil they are."

"Houses are Houses and nowadays - Gallia is no different from any other we have on the table. It could've been, but... Alas. Order, on the other hand, is... They will want to have their eyes on you. You will have to report in from time to time, you will be pledged to duty we all share, without walking away easily. But besides that, at least, safety is coming in as well, together with help needed."

"We betteour meet on Barrier and discuss things.. In person. Feels like a right thing to do, since we both have time for it."

"See you soon, Thallia. Give me a ring if you are going there not by trade lanes and gates. Au revoir."