[People were dying out in the mist, there were actual aliens and/or space travel, and whoever put them here was probably enjoying it. That's more than enough for him to think of, trapped at his station all night.]

"Got it." [He's not sure if he'd have the courage in the same situation. He doesn't like that.]

"... Let me know when you make it. I'll treat you to something at the food court of something. Do they have pretzels in space?"