He didn't have much of an argument after that. He couldn't justify sending Nathaniel back to Gaia X to be either killed by a wild animal, treated badly by his family, or be sacrificed to appease gods that didn't exist. Or banished for one's very nature. He sighed, lowering his gaze and staring at his hands, the lines on his palms, then smiled, pulling Nathaniel forward and squeezing him gently. "I wouldn't kill you. Otherwise I'd have to kill most---if not all---of my crew and myself as well. And I'd rather live, wouldn't you?" He stood and led the young man to the window.

"Yes, that's a star. You can't touch, unfortunately, or look at it for too long. It's far too hot. That's a yellow giant, and it's only one of many types of stars. It's very hot, but not the hottest type you'll come across. I have a feeling you'll enjoy seeing more stars... And visiting other planets. You want to visit some planets with technology, I take it?"