Siebren’s less than half a foot off the ground right now, mostly using weightlessness to relieve pressure on arthritic hips and knees. At the mention of places with a good view, though, he does bob about another inch higher.

Wait. Scientists. So Siebren’s about 13 centimeters off the ground and ascends another 2.5 or so when Bart says there’s good spots for stargazing. There, proper scientific units.

“Is that so? I know it’ll be stunning either way, with how little light pollution there is, but if you are willing to share a favorite spot, I’d owe you one.” His accent is thick Dutch.