[ Being alert is the smart way to go right now. His brow furrows a bit at the question though, and it takes him a second to figure out how he wants to start talking. Social call isn't exactly right. ]
Xion was one of yours.
[ In Garrus' cell. Steve didn't know her well, but he knows how Garrus likes to look after people - so the statement is more a question, or an offer to go down that conversational route. If Garrus wants to. Steve's never been the sort to force anyone to talk about their personal issues, not unless it's causing a noticeable problem - and even then, he's not always the best person for the job. But he also knows how hard Garrus takes these losses, so -
no subject
Xion was one of yours.
[ In Garrus' cell. Steve didn't know her well, but he knows how Garrus likes to look after people - so the statement is more a question, or an offer to go down that conversational route. If Garrus wants to. Steve's never been the sort to force anyone to talk about their personal issues, not unless it's causing a noticeable problem - and even then, he's not always the best person for the job. But he also knows how hard Garrus takes these losses, so -
social call. ]