[ he snorts plainly at the dig, not concerned about what she thinks of him. it's typical of an earther, to insult a belter's physiology, the way it's different. that they can't sustain the things an earther can just by breathing. though he may oppose the extremists of his people, miller is a belter through and through. he's never denied it. ]

There you go. Because you're your own person, right? You make your own decisions. What, do you want a medal?

[ when miller levels her with his stare, he realizes his mistake. this woman isn't criticizing him, but herself. he sees something familiar in her he didn't pick up on before. ]

I'm more substantial than I look. [ at least, for a man with hollow bones. ]