[ His gaze dips briefly downward as he notes her hands; should he not have asked? Still ... her answer is a little shocking to him, and there's a moment of silence before he laughs softly. Mostly in disbelief. ]

I'd noticed people here seem to come from varied places, but I didn't expect such a drastic difference.

[ People taking shelter on the moon. He never would have guessed. ]

I see. These woods must feel all the more wonderful, then. I suppose I shouldn't take them for granted either.