[no, he doesn't mind. kara reaching across the bar is one thing that's never bothered him. patrons? yes. kara's a friend though. one of the few he has, if mick wants to be honest. a swill of his drink, and he's shrugging his shoulders.]

Missed your face. [and then his face grows a little more serious, because he does know why he asked her to swing by. it's just not exactly easy asking for help.] So... back in Eudio, I had Len to help run the bar. And I could ask him if he wants to here, but I don't want to assume that it's even something he wants. He's not the same... doesn't remember or maybe he's not the same Len.

[mick looks vaguely like he's gonna puke, given how much he's talking.] If you're up to it, I could use someone I trust to keep this place from crashing and burning.