"It's... efficient. And really the only way to handle hygiene for thousands of beings on a ship with limited cargo space that has to be maximized for military ordnance. Water's reserved for necessary consumption." Which is still a great deal, even accounting for shipboard water reclamation. "Hot running water is a lot better, but I'll definitely ask him for the toilet, and if there's anything else your cabin needs let me know and I can at least ask, though I can't guarantee his response."

He doesn't let himself react when she asks why he doesn't have an inmate of his own yet, doesn't let on that the fact he doesn't is his biggest fear. That he's terrified the Admiral has decided he doesn't actually want him here, that he'll be sent back without ever getting a chance to really even try to help his brothers.

"I've been here approximately sixteen standard months." He could tell her down to the day, but that seems... excessive. "And I assume that I don't have an inmate yet because the Admiral has not considered me the ideal match for anyone he's brought aboard so far."