Hoshi nods along respectfully as Nikolai speaks, keeping her expression neutral as she takes note of what he says. Shops are found in the Virgo Ward; helpful, indeed. That expression changes just slightly, however, when she raises her eyebrows at the mention of how long he's been here. Five months... She hadn't expected hear that anyone had been stuck here much longer than her.

"You have been here that long?" she asks, her surprise just barely evident in her voice. "That is a long time to be away from home."