Oh? So you must be from a really different time, then. [Ren holds a hand up to his chin, his other hand supporting his elbow - it's an exaggerated motion of thoughtfulness, but it also serves to make sure both his hands are visible as not doing anything threatening. It still seems like she's very on edge, especially since she had to force herself to turn his way.]

I'd ask you what it's like to be the first, but I think it'd be a little sad with things the way they are.

[He makes a rather exaggerated pout, as if he's upset by the upset of others too. Honestly, he is sympathetic to the feeling - he knows space well enough, but it doesn't stop him from feeling crushingly lonely here - but genuine sentiment isn't a thing he offers before he knows his audience.]