[ He gives Mikleo a fond look. All the Seraphim (-and Rose) have become such an essential part of his journey, but there is no doubt in his mind he wouldn't have held up half as well without Mikleo's familiar presence by his side to remind him of the dream that drove them both. ]

You don't have to keep trying to prove yourself when it's just us, I know you're capable! I never doubted it. But, If you were the Shepard and I was the Seraph you'd feel the same way I did.

[ He still is kinda nervous.
But the more pressing and easily imagined fantasy situation of Edna crushing him to death or making creative use of her umbrella takes forefront and he grimaces. ]

Uh...haha, I guess I really owe you one. If I treat you and we catch up to Rose and the others can we call it even?