[He wonders if she would react the same to his touch if she knew what he were. Most wouldn't. It doesn't bother him either way, but he is enthralled by the idea of finding out. David slowly drops his hands, considering her questions.]

I came out on the ship, the Moira, and they offered me a work contract then. It's not the same this time, but only in the regard that you came out through this planet's Ingress and they offered you work.

[Similar reasoning, he imagined, that the captain's had for their decision to do this. ]

I believe they mean to increase the crew. So when not enough come out on the ship, they'll search for more on-planet. I could be incorrect.