More like -- ( she takes the care to interlace their fingers, locking them in. all things considered, they're probably on par with each other for the amount of handholding experiences they've had, so shepard feels it out all the same, ultimately deciding janus is a worthy comrade in (handholding) arms.

she raises her eyes at the mention of her calluses, looking fairly amused by the mention. she nods once in gratitude, before turning her eyes back to ice cream. )

Thanks. They don't give you a ship unless you've got a scar or two. ( she squeezes their hand once, for their attention. ) Do you have a favorite ice cream? I thought I'd buy a jar and hope it isn't melted.