[ his eyes move back down to his lap. He knows it was a joke, her ribbing him for not contributing, but it hits a little closer to home than either of them probably expected. He's fully aware that he probably developed a complex at some point. Being told repeatedly how useless you are, what a waste of space and resources you are, may do that to a guy. It had stayed dormant for a long while, ever since he started his solo work and earned his keep, but on his return, the Ravagers were determined to poke at that old wound.

This-- going back to normal thing may be harder than he thought. ]

Yeah. A break. [ he pounces on the change in topic immediately, dredging up a smile for her. ] Maybe you could-- [ he breaks off, then a little more tentatively, ] If you've got time, anyway. Maybe you could-- I dunno. Stay. Here, I mean. Just for a little while.

[ He adds on quickly, ] Not that you have to. I know you've probably got shit to take care of, being the galaxy's best thief and all. Don't feel-- obligated.