The casual question of whether building houses is what he did in his own world almost slips out. With what he has said about his world, avoiding much discussion on it seems wise. At least for now.

“Since it’s bound to be a transferable skill, do you think you might be able to lend me a hand?” It might serve as a distraction for a while. It’s a relatively normal type of activity (the fact it’s with an android on a mystical Christmas island notwithstanding).