"If I had any information on getting off this planet, we wouldn't be having this conversation," Gretel replied in her usual style, but not in any way that was obviously warning. The fact that she hadn't told him to fuck off to begin with was a sign that she was willing to humor him. Hell, it might even get them both somewhere.
She also noticed his interest in the book. No sense in bringing it up first. Let him give away what he wanted, then she'd feel out the rest as they went.
"You're obviously new," she said, putting the mug down. "My brother and I have been here for several weeks. How long for you?"