[ And the smile hasn't abated. Nathan still looked back down at her for a moment longer, and then he too looked away, raising his eyes toward the stars. ]

There aren't a lot of people to like on this piece of space junk, and fewer still of them are such good company. Besides, I wanted to offer you a date that'd stand out.

Might have had to try something else if your name was Lois Lane, but as far as originality goes it was a sure thing.