She takes his hand and gives it a polite shake. His profession does not surprise her. A man with a strong, intimidating appearance can go far in law enforcement. Or any type of enforcement, really. "Nice to meet you, Adam."

"No, humans built them... about forty years ago they gained sentience and rebelled. The colonial fleet drove them off, but..." Adam already knows the rest of the story. There is an uncanny mixture of fear and guilt on her face, as if she has taken personal responsibility for the folly of her people. But there is relief, too, that Adam understands what it's like for her to be torn between two worlds. "I'm glad you understand. It'd be so easy to give up, but it wouldn't feel right."

Adam's Earth sounds more problematic than she first thought. It makes her feel an odd sort of camaraderie with him. "You're worried that the scientists are up to something illegal?"