"Oh. Sorry.... force of habit," John smiled awkwardly.
He listened to the other's assessment, then shrugged. "So... it's not Earth. Or maybe it's a different Earth. Or... perhaps it's a settlement offworld? That's plausible, isn't it, if this is on the future."
He shrugged slightly, helpless. "I don't know. It's not home. But at least it looks like there's civilization here."