"As am I. But, we do make do, don't we?" She should be careful not to summon those changes, he thinks to himself, recalling what happened to Phil.
"Much as I do not like to welcome new members aboard this ship, I am glad to see someone with your philosophy. So, I will extend you this as a welcome: should you ever need assistance, I am at your service."
good wrap-up point?
"Much as I do not like to welcome new members aboard this ship, I am glad to see someone with your philosophy. So, I will extend you this as a welcome: should you ever need assistance, I am at your service."