American. [ if he looks deliriously happy, it's because he never thought something so stupid could be so nostalgic. ] You called me an American-

[ john actually isn't so great at being an earthling anymore either, if you hadn't noticed. too much hanging out with eccentric aliens with no concept of personal space. but the last comment stops him up quickly, expression sobering. ]

Sorry, I think I still have some of that blue gunk stuck in my ears. I didn't escape anything, Earth was doing just fine when I left it. [ then, probably somewhat abruptly: ] What year is it?