"That makes you the second one I've met here." Which... okay, that's probably dumb for a guy who comes from space. Frank looks a little sheepish a moment later. "We haven't really gotten there yet where I'm from."

A five-year mission. He supposes that's not so unlike a deployment, just... a really long one. He nods, tamping down on a tiny smile as he watches Max and Jim interact.

"Yeah, guess we all did. That's Max." Frank points to the dog even though the table's in the way.