"Yes," is confident, in a tone that says well yes, obviously. Of course he ran into an old friend in a cave in the middle of a frozen wasteland after being chased by giant bug aliens. A story that is technically true, but also about a hundred times less weird (and less soul crushing) than the full story.

About his habits, Jim breaks into a wide smile. "Why not? It comes in handy. Especially when you're off exploring space."

It's not all wonder and awe out there. Something something, darkness disease danger, whatever.