"I actually believe that," he grins a little more broadly. Of course, he has every reason to, given his own age in contrast with his more youthful appearance. But now she has him endlessly intrigued. "Though, I don't often meet people my age, or older, so you've got me curious. Where is it you're from?"

He also doesn't believe they'll be trapped here forever, so it's easy to hold onto the promise of taking her across the stars, eventually. He's always thrilled to meet people willing to travel with him.