Still puzzling over the kept man comment, Declan nodded slowly and returned to petting Ren fully with his bared hand. It was oddly soothing to do and he wondered if people had forgotten that animals were stress curatives. He also wondered about the fact that he was stressed and hadn't noticed. Then again, when you put your life on the line every time you went out, it was bound to be a little jarring.

"I can do that," Ghost offered, turning himself over and back, floating idly back and forth between the kitchen and living room to see what everyone was doing.

"I have all of the local maps, most maps of the scouted areas of earth, the Moon, Venus, Mars, Mercury and local space, as well as the Reef. If you like, I am happy to share these with you," Ghost intoned, hovering before Ren and blinking owlishly.

"I also have historical documents, current events, personal profiles of people you are likely to encounter. I can update you so you are a functioning modern unit."