Captain Stern sstares silently for a few seconds before muttering, "Well, that explains the reason Salv stepped out and confirms the Iron Maiden theory..." He then addresses Sophie and Eric, "Well, if it was okay with him I have no reason to stop you... I just came in to check on my passengers. We'll be there by morning. Are you all okay? Anything you need to make yourself more comfortable?" Stern asks, just being polite to his passengers.