"Yes she was....is, but you aren't her" he answered. Even though she was somewhat similar to her mother, Mal was also a lot like her father. "I shouldn't have let my issues with her effect our relationship and for what it's worth now I am very sorry that I did" he continued, reaching his hand out to take hers.
"So, how are you holding up in this place?" he asked, wanting to make sure that she was alright here. He wasn't about to let anyone hurt her, and he wanted to make sure that she was both safe and happy.