[It seems to her that his nerves are probably as a result of being new - which she can't blame him for - and that they'll pass once he's seen that she won't do him any harm just for asking questions. No need to draw further attention to it, then.]

Planets, yes. There are over a hundred inhabited colony worlds in my sector, many of them owned by corporations like Cardalek. My father's fairly influential, yes. He lives near the top of the Tower.

[Unless that's what's making him anxious? She adds, quickly:] I grew up Company, but I didn't stay. I'm a spacer lieutenant, with the Tradelines. Defending the colonies and facilitating trade.