"I... guess that makes sense." Lord knows he seems to have been related to a defensive position all his life. It makes his shield pendant make more sense, in a way.

He looks a little sheepish. "Well gosh, I hope so. Anything we can do to help advance knowledge a bit." Still, it seems odd to him. He wonders how long they've been here. Were they really only here after whatever disaster, or...

"So have you guys gotten any information at all about the spiritual situation yet?" he asks, changing subject.