Lucky for Peridot, he takes them as such, since he also knows he has no answer to that. So, here's a birdy little shrug before turns to take off down the space station hallway.

"From what I've heard, the hand dryers may be shooting fire instead of simply blowing out hot air, so if there is anything you want to go fetch ahead of time, I would suggest doing so now."

Guess who isn't going in there with her? That's right, this guy. Childermass isn't planning on wrestling with bathroom appliances.