Simon followed Abigail's gaze, his eyes settling on the older man who'd addressed him his own first day. Ah, so she knew someone here, too- which he felt was good. At least they both had someone to endure this place with together.

"I'm used to more advanced technology myself, but... it's the non-humans who are fascinating me the most, I admit. We've yet to meet any sentient non-human species where I come from."