I've never met anyone named Raven before so feeling's mutual. [ he watches her lower her hand and thinks about explaining, asking if she knows about the whole empathy bond thing but doesn't. most people who do don't readily offer their hands and he doesn't want to show her what he's talking about.

he still can't really control what people pick up from him even if he tries. and he doesn't know her at all so better to keep some distance for the moment. ]

I have a job. [ she probably assumes that which is why he elaborates: ] Courier. Take things from one place to another. It means I don't have to sit behind a desk all day, which is what I wanted.

[ and this place hadn't really been looking for rebel faction leaders anywhere. ] But, there's plenty of jobs out there. Maybe even for a painter.