Hmmm. Military operation then. Ancient ship? It kind of sounds like Ancient rather than just ancient. Such an overused trope. Topher squints thoughtfully at the man's Scottish burr. Definitely something familiar there, but he can't place it yet.

"Can I help?" he offers, stepping up to what looks like the control panel, looking curiously over it, at the moment more interested in the surroundings than the man. He manages to resist poking the console. "I'm very clever and learn quickly," he adds brightly. Perhaps a bit too brightly.