Reformed space pirate. [She makes the correction gamely, her tone all banked humor as she watches him disembark from the ship.]

Doesn't surprise me that you're a midwestern boy. Did you know Ohio has the highest number of astronauts out of all the states?

[The question is accompanied by a quick grin that doesn't fade as she moves around the car to open up the driver's door.]

You can borrow one of mine if you need to. [Despite the fact that she doesn't look armed, well. She never leaves home without at least three weapons.]