He tilts his head and considers her last statement for a long time.

"Other than the beings on board, there isn't a lot of life. There are gardens and some people grow plants in pots and keep them in their rooms. But we're not on a planet."

He stands slowly and gestures to the end of the hall.

"Down this way is a lounge. Also called 'Ten Forward'. There are windows there, you'll be able to look out and see that we're travelling in the stars."

He tries to keep a hold of one of her hands, but if it seems she is straining too hard to keep hold, he will release it.