[ Oh, but he wants to ask so much. But he also understands the impulse to not talk about yourself. He opens his mouth to ask--then shuts it with a soft breath. He's off the hook, for now. ]

Uh, sure. I dunno. I think first order of business is to see if there's anything else here. Out in the desert. Get some supplies, head out, see if I can find anything, anywhere else.

If not that, then, well... I dunno. See what happens, I guess.

What about you? [ He laughs a little ] Unless that's too personal.