[And that actually gets him to shut the hell up for a moment, though it's not all the sentimental...crap in there that does it; there's just something about the initial assertion that strikes him oddly, and it's obvious.]

This world isn't supposed to be a permanent place for us, though - from what I've heard, it's something we're drawn to for a while, before whatever powers-that-be happen to exist decide to send us back. It would indicate that this...place, whatever life we have here...it isn't meant to be ours.

Doesn't it?