[The apology's enough to tease forth a small smile, reassuring.]

Don't be. This is your first mission, isn't it? There's a lot to worry about.

[Perhaps it's standard as far as ALASTAIR missions go but for someone previously part of the military, a large and well-oiled machine, the missions here have always seemed more disorganized and more difficult to accomplish.]

You're always welcome to call me, if you need to talk.