[Perhaps surprisingly, that comment draws a sound out of Neuvillette that could qualify as a chuckle, if you squint at it and turn the volume all the way up.]

Just the opposite, in fact. I did not have a kind impression of humans when I took the position of Iudex, but I'm afraid they've quite grown on me. Perhaps it is exactly because I do see the very worst of them that I also see how they persevere and fight to improve their lives even in such circumstances.

[If you see the worst, then surely it's only up from there, right?]

... Stay safe and do not take too many risks. If you are injured out in the bowels of the ship alone...

[Well, their alliance would come to an end quickly and in an unfortunate way.]