...It got easier. When I first arrived here, none of these buildings even had electricity. It was like living before the Industrial Revolution. [Strangereal had one too, at any rate.] Eventually, we were given electricity and appliances, but...

Getting used to this place... it can happen surprisingly fast. Day to day life is usually peaceful and uneventful, so long as the scientists aren't running one of their infernal experiments on the village.

[He pauses for a moment, realizing she might not exactly be liking this weather.]

...Do you want to come inside out of the cold, Petty Officer? You're welcome to join me for lunch if you're hungry. [He motions back over his shoulder at the steak cooking.]