"The planet itself? Like what? Earthquakes, volcanoes, tidal waves? ... Or do you mean the animals and plants living there?" She seems interested, a bit fascinated by what he is telling her. "You know people that go on the planet and never return, or something?"
- I might have worded myself wrongly. Yes, I meant the plants and animals. The ecosystem there is full of things not too beneficial for human beings, even despite the astounding similarities with the environment we came from. Going down there can be dangerous even for prepared expeditions, not to mention people with little experience or knowledge. That is, if you're going into the wild. Lucky for us, the Institute established quite a few research posts. They're more or less secure, even if in a bit of disarray after being deserted. So it's not as bad as it might have sounded.
Their drinks arrive and she pours a shot of vodka into the small glass, holding it with her fingeres on the table and not drinking it yet. She seems rather interested in what he is saying. "I see... and I suppose there are things there that have yet to be discovered... What's the gain for such knowledge?" She asks curiously, letting go of the glass and placing her elbows on the table, leaning forward and resting her chin on her interlaced fingers.
She peered at the time across the bar and smiled weakly. "Perhaps another time we can finish this discussion. Ill have to go get some rest. Ill see you in the labs I suppose?" She gets up after taking one more shot and heads out.
