[That surprises him, but also leaves his chest aching. He remembered wanting so much to be a pilot when he was a boy, like his father. He could relate to having childhood yearnings.]

If we were able to, I would take you flying. They have ships here, but we can't use them. It's not the same as having wings, but I think you would still like it.

[He didn't know why he bothered to offer, when they couldn't anyway. Maybe because he saw bits and pieces of himself in her.]