That response surprises him, and Cal himself isn't sure how much he can trust the man either. He remembers Hux's warning, but there's still such a contrast between the man who had been on the network and the one who stands here before him now. This person is strong in the Force. Better to err on the side of caution, but that's been nothing new for Cal.

He nods before he can be caught hesitating too long. "It's better than the alternative." A flicker of a smile touches his lips, and he nods at the lightsaber. "You mind putting that away? Not like I have any weapons myself."

The question of ships has the padawan glance off elsewhere, mentally recalling where about in the city he is and the direction the hangar would be. "There are actually several ships. They're not quite like the ones I've worked on, but I've only seen the interior of one. It doesn't seem like they casually admit people in either, unfortunately. But I can show you where they are."