A wry smile crossed his face. "That's true enough. And there's a few distractions, if you let them in. I don't go outside much, but I did venture out into a market one time when we landed. You can't really pass up an opportunity to set foot on another planet." No matter how depressed one was feeling. He should try it again next time there was a chance.
"Impressive. I'm sure that must give you some headaches." He turned his tea mug in his hands. "Though it must be more fullfilling than scandalmongering. You need something important to do, don't you?"