[ He continues to listen closely, committing this information to memory. Being briefed by the AI and the Commander of this station is something he fully expects before the mission, but it isn't quite the same as getting the inside scoop from a fellow team-member.

He hums a sound of rueful amusement. ]

Isn't that always the way of things, it seems. [ It's said off-handedly before he asks her of another question ... all right, questions.

He'll try not to ask so many, of course, but he'd rather be prepared. ]

And what sort of planets have you been to? Where do these orbs seem to land, supposing they're the ones doing the choosing.