The last thing that Siobhan wanted was to make Higgs feel like she'd overstepped their friendship boundaries. She was thankful for the reassurance that it was alright that she'd asked. She had no intentions of telling his private business, of course. It wasn't her business to tell.
She nodded as he explained how long it had been since he joined and that it had been helpful. "No, don't apologize," she said, shaking her head. "Sometimes it's good to talk about issues," she said. She gave a gentle smile. "If you ever want to just talk about anything, don't be afraid to get in touch with me," Siobhan said. "I've been told I'm a decent listener."