[ How distracting is this planet? How long until Hank realizes who's standing next to him? How will he react? Erik has no idea. He's hoping for a response more on the positive end of the spectrum, as much as he and Hank ever have positive reactions toward each other. The truth is he's been quite lonely on this station and the sight of a recognizable face is a considerable relief. So he stands next to his erstwhile friend/rival/enemy/acquaintance and just savors the moment of familiarity. Until Hank turns to address him. ]

Life, certainly. Somebody built this place, after all. Whether it's still there and how intelligent it ever was, that's less clear.