Oddly enough until a few months ago, those eyes were actually photosensitive to ridiculous degree. A glasslike shine embossed over them after being exposed to a chemical mist for some length of time. But long before that, he'd still had a problem with wanting those sunglasses on all the time.

Even in a sauna.

"Seeing what areas have been powered down. So a more prosaic version of the the freedom." He tapped his tablet idly with the end of his pen. "I got a better idea of what's running, though. So if you need any directions. Or if you get bored, there's a well stocked library. At least the books won't be getting turned off."

Thankfully not everything on the ship was tied to energy reserves.