"Oh." Abra hoped it would become easier for Dan, the longer he was on the station at this age. Probably not the best time to bring up the fact that he could be there a while. "But things are okay with you two? Or is too soon to tell?"
He'd only just arrived. She'd have to do her best not to rush him. She could sense his desire to drink, like an itch she couldn't scratch.
"It was different for me. Because I had you." Abra gave him a small smile. Should she offer to make the itch go away? That might be scary too, someone in his head.