That's the goal. [Handling herself and being strong enough to manage on her own is a good foundation anyway, but truthfully, that's the bare minimum of what she's aiming for.

Cagalli turns the ring over in her fingers to inspect it and try and get any idea of how it works. Given the, well, everything, happening with such alacrity, she doubt it'll offer any useful insight. At least it's a way to keep occupied instead of sitting there awkwardly.]

I never did get to ask you how the Spec II worked out, but I guess I don't need to. I'm glad it was a help.

[Really, it's as close as she's going to get to saying thanks for helping save Orb considering his history. He likely won't take it well one way or another, and things are awkward enough as they are. One day she'd like to say it properly.]