[ She smiles, though it's mainly sympathetic to Kanaya's troubles with what she perceives as not understanding Earth's laws. ]

I can't promise you equal employment options or that the law will change regarding that. Laws are hard to budge once they're implemented.

But I can promise respect and hopefully not second guessing you. You haven't given me a reason to so far, if that's any comfort. [ She rises out of her seat, walking over to Kanaya's side and patting her shoulders reassuringly. ] I like you, Kanaya. I really do.