Well, look at it this way. You got a streak of survival in you.

I was lucky enough not to have an intergalactic war on my planet, but as you probably know our domestic ones are bad enough. Messy stuff. Most of the exoplanetary community, while appreciating the service of use providing neutral ground, also are pretty wary of how primitive and violent they can be. That's why my organization has to be filled with humans that are about as advanced as they get.

[He nods in a direction.] I'm gonna get some pie. You want some pie?

[He's guessing no, but it seems polite to ask.]