Nikolai listened to her enjoying her voice through the conversation, but the thought of an extended conversation did make having a drink sound like a good idea. "I would not refuse some water, if you please." He smiled at her offer, though not wanting to impose and request anything<em>stronger.</em>There was also the matter of being a guest in her quarters for the first time and while he wasn't exactly the most sociable person, he figured such suggestions might imply other pursuits. So, water seemed fine while getting to know someone.<br/><br/>"Still, while I am apologetic for causing a delay in your work, I am also grateful for the chance it presents. It seems a fair share of people keep busy whenever an Astropath is near at least. It might be that the ship has a lot of work to be carried out, I am certainly not denying the possibility, but having the company of an intelligent woman is certainly something rare." He bowed his head seriously at this. His eyes were unseeing, his sight in the warp itself when he was on duty, his sight on this side a price he had paid for what his mind held. While beauty appealed to him, losing sight made him all the more aware of the mind behind the mask of the face, and setting new standards for the company he sought to keep when it was possible.<br/><br/>"I would say that the ship holds its fair share of mysteries but then again so do our distant lands. Worlds await to be surveyed, treasures unearthed, and battles fought. Its unlikely things will be easy, so knowing there's someone dependable keeping the machine spirits appeased sets a man's heart at ease. Though I believe in the Imperial Creed, I recognise the glory of the Omnissiah in this. Which also makes me all the more curious, but again, you need but say a word and I'll halt my questions." He smirked a little jokingly at this, but remained calm for most part.<br/><br/>"If I may inquire, do you seek something in the stars? Something in particular? Because I can honestly admit that I seek both freedom and power. I say this now so there can be no claim of deceit later. I am loyal to the crew and the captain, but if we are to face all that is out there, I would think knowing one another aids in noticing what may captivate one, and trouble another."