[He smiles, and when he speaks again, his voice is soft, and clearly genuine. Moreso than before, frankly.]

It's kind of you to check in and make sure.

[And protect his privacy while doing it, even. Vash really does appreciate it, even if he has his reasons for being cagey. He won't forget it.]

I'm working at one of the orphanages. Haven't found much information there, honestly, but in a way that's almost a relief, you know?

[He'd been so deeply unhappy about the notion Jyn had proposed of children being taken care of here only to be exploited, and it's been comforting to know that at least the Federation is sincere about that much.]