[ It's a question he's been asking himself as of late, and given their conversation topic, it doesn't surprise him much that she asks. He smiles instantly at her apology, tipping his head. ]

It's alright, I don't mind. [ He does fall quiet for a moment, though. ] It's... complicated. I miss home. I miss my ship, and my crew— I miss my work. I know I have a purpose there, and that means a lot to me. But... I like it here, too. This place has given me... well, let's call it a very unique opportunity. I get to have something here that I'm almost sure I will never have back home.