"Well, you're a long way from there now mate, in more way than one" he said. This was going to a difficult one to approach carefully. But since when was John one to do things carefully, especially when it concerned the emotional state of other adults?
"You're on a space station. That's not going to make much sense to you, but basically you're in a huge metal structure that's floating around in the depths of space. And I suppose technically you're in the future. It's a bit of a mind fuck to say the least but you'll get used to it" he explained. His facial expression remained neutral, near enough stony. "We've all been brought here at random. I arrived maybe a month or so ago"
He wasn't really being heartless but it was best to just get the information out and not sugar coat anything. Which reminded him. "There's no way back. So Dutch and Micah and the Pinkertons? They can't get to you. You can start new here. Get the treatment you need. Find a place to stay"