That was the trouble, right there. He could tell her the truth, but he knew it wouldn't matter. In a few days, she'd be back to her usual self and none of this would matter. It'd certainly be simpler that way.

But there was one thing he could at least figure about her. She wouldn't like to be coddled. Regardless of her age.

"There ain't any test, kid. Fact of the matter is, yer not even on Earth anymore. Whatever it is you were preparin' for, this ain't it."