Turning from the communications terminal, he stared down at the map grid. He smiled confidently as he cracked his knuckles. "This may turn into something more long term." He smiled happily. His mind turning to the woman currently settled in his station apartment. He couldn't remember ever being in the company of someone so much like himself. He had spent most of his life alone, always striving for a safe living, but having to wheel and deal himself through all the obstacles that seemed to be hurled in his direction. He turned towards the door. "Perhaps it's time to step up more." He glanced around the old ore freighter as he moved through the corridor. "Still a good ship though."