[ This might be the tipping point. He could offer her more information and hope that it's relevant. Or just keep on with their conversation, see where it goes. She's guarded, careful. It's unclear how much she's picked up about the technology. The assumption he's made about her time period is just that, an assumption. It might be wrong.

He tips his head to the side, watching her for a moment in silence. ]

I've been in worse places.

[ Not a lie. But it's doesn't give away much, either. ]

Tell you what. You look like a smart one. You tell me something interesting about your home, I'll tell you something interesting about mine.

[ There's nothing better to do, and her answer should be illuminating regardless of how she responds. ]