"So, uh... Point as in advancement or distance?" Because this is important. He needs to know if his research will be pointless or not...

"And, basically, when Captain Hunt says jump, I jump. I'm only an officer when he needs me to be." Thank god. Harper definitely doesn't seem the military type, even for the High Guard Argosy, the space navy of the Commonwealth.

When Kat touches his forehead, however, he was too busy looking at the Scorpion. He instantly jerks back, backing off a step. "Hey, hey. Woah. Look, but don't touch!"