If she has to wonder if something she might potentially ask could rub him the wrong way, it's probably best that she doesn't. Not right now, anyway. If they can string together a series of consecutive interactions without feelings getting hurt or someone storming off, then maybe one of them can get daring at that point.

"Depends on what you mean by 'in space'." And at this point, he has to pull his hand away and give it a little rest, miss fuzzy. He shakes out his hand slightly to combat the numbness. "People in my galaxy have pets, but not many people will keep a pet on a space ship. A lot of them get sick or miserable on the long trips."