[ That's something he can subscribe to - finding their own path. And since he won't be able to return, it's all he can do. Find out why he was here, ensure the safety of his world, and then ensure that he will never go back. ]

I was reading. Or trying to.

[ He opens the book for her, showing pictures, but precious little decipherable words. ]

We should familiarize ourselves with the native surroundings. Flora can serve a variety of purposes, I thought it best to learn just in case.