[Wing bursts out laughing. That's...a terrible image, Drift, despite the seriousness of what Drift is saying. He forces the laugh quiet, afraid of hurting Drift's feelings. ]

No, Drift. You were never an 'idiot'. You believed strongly in what you were doing.

We can ask the scientists for help. They might be able to retroengineer something.

[He doesn't directly answer the rest, just letting his thumb glide over the armor. He's so proud of Drift, he doesn't think he could find words if he had to. He hopes the touch is enough.]

The Authorities live in the domed cities. They've attacked directly twice since we've been here, endangering the Old City as well as the ship.