She pulled out her phone and waggled it at him with a wink and a friendly smile. She didn't want him to feel on guard around her, she wanted him to learn that he didn't need that wall at all.

"That's what these're for. I can give you the numbers of folks on the other ships if you want to ask. I can tell you the First Breath is mostly loading up on foodstuffs and equipment for the diner, and some ranching supplies."