"I... I see. Well, it might be difficult to avoid one another in this place, and frankly, I'd rather have your company than not." He glanced at her, almost shyly. "If you don't mind, that is. I think we'd be stronger, working together."
He placed a hand on her arm, in what he hoped was a comforting gesture.
"I'm sorry. I... wish that if I had to be Here, I was at least closer to your time, though I'd be older, of course, and not as swift as I am now." He sighed and looked out the window. "Assuming I made it that long..."