"The ship, yes. It's strange knowing that you don't know the language and don't hear yourself speaking it, but -- it is a tremendous relief to have it back. Even like this."

Dimitri sighs. "There's no reason you should be. It's not a country of Earth. -- Forgive me, I've drawn you into my troubles without even introducing myself." He bows, crisp and martial. "You can call me Dimitri, and ... if I am not mistaken, we have more in common than we ought."