"I believe in it," he said softly. "There was a time that I didn't, but to tell the honest truth I joined it on a dare from an old man. And it - it's more home to me than my own planet. My ship is my home and my crew is my family, and really they're all I need to make me happy in life. Just being with them and exploring stars."

He touched his side as he said it, his eyes far away and his smile soft and loving.

"Some days I'm amazed it's my actual job - exploring the unknown."