[Sparks winced a bit a the Shadow's last comment. These Shadow things know how to get right to the sore spots.]

I mean, she's also kinda busy doin' her Troubleshooter thing... Guess she see a lotta adventure herself...

[Sparks this isn't helping]

Uh, well, ya probably got more than enough adventure on this stupid rock anyway.

... Cuz she's...not... here...

[He sputters quietly.]

I'm gonna shut up now.