The station's over three hundred years old, according to their records. Any network that old is bound to be a little unstable.

[He's going to keep up that same easy tone. Supportive. Hopefully not going to frighten the kid any worse than he already is.]

I'm sorry -- but I'm glad they were able to fix it for you. [Still calm. Still genuine. Which ends up being a good thing as the boy goes pale.] Easy. Just aliens. I didn't want you to run into one and panic.

Is there anything in particular you're worried about?

[A slow shake of his head.] No, we don't. I'm sorry to say that. Is... there something you need right now? Maybe I can help.