[A corresponding short pause before he answers. Gregor forcibly makes himself turn his mind away from the sad fate of Barrayar. Making friends is at least a less complicated topic, even if it's not simple for him.]

I think so. What I tell them is limited, of course. But it's been very... affirming. [That's the word he's looking for. Yes.] You might know one-- Kitty Jones. [Traces of tolerant amusement from Gregor just at the mention.] She's very passionate about dismantling governments.