He understood that. It was an interesting and fascinating culture on its own, but it was a huge leap backwards from what he was used to. Even several months on, he was still adjusting to it, and he wasn't sure he would ever be quite comfortable here.

He laughed though and nodded. "I'll take your application under consideration," he teased. "By the time I get back to my ship, who knows? I might have a few openings."