Higgs took a deep and long draught of the whiskey. He watched Erandur digesting his words carefully before replying to him. The switch in accent was something he picked up on and stored away for later, if it was necessary.
Higgs smiled at Erandur's response; "I had a son once. I would have done anything to protect him and thought I would do anything to bring him back. I completely understand your words and I respect them."
He shakes his head, "But no, if I find what I need and I get the answers from the Heart, the station and it's people will come to no harm. What sense is there in trying to save my own people whilst damning you and the others here in the process. It is wasteful."