[ degar's response is to grin a little sheepishly, well aware that they both know he can be a little scattered when it comes to the backstories and skill-sets of their crew members. he'll remember something when it counts, but somehow the silliest facts about earth do seem to find a way to remain lodged somewhere in his brain forever.

especially when they're the kind of fact that can make viveca laugh. ]

In my defense, it was a really memorable brand of canned pasta. Mostly because it seemed so slimy and disgusting, like having tomato-soaked slugs for supper.

Not at all what you're gonna make, I'm sure.