Ratchet nods, looking unhappy, then freezes altogether, looking almost startled.

"Why?" he asks suddenly, his bright blue eyes intent on York's face. "Sorry, I mean--why do you have to go back to that? Go back there? If we're all going home, why don't you go home with someone else?" He swallows. "I mean that doesn't--I'm still sorry about North. And I know we're not sure how we're going to get back yet. But you can go back with Kaidan or, or Lakshmi, or--hell, with me, if you wanted. You shouldn't have to go back there, not if you're going to die."