Abel takes an even breath, stepping forward, close enough to Cain that when he extends his hand it's within arms reach. It doesn't feel safe, but John is there, and he's hopeful that is enough.

"You have my word that me and mine, within my influence won't tamper with your ship if there is a smooth transfer back onto our own ship, and before we leave, I will make sure that my notes on anything that I did, in the off chance that something doesn't work right after repair are turned over to the right people in your crew. It was never my intention to cripple your ship, just prevent it from harming ours long enough for a smooth exit."