"Mars?" Ven echoed. He wasn't confused, necessarily, but his tone was one of taking in information that was new to him.

"The planet, kupo."

"I figured that much," he said patiently. "But, um -- don't worry about it. We don't have a whole lot of people in my world, so it probably makes sense that you haven't heard of it here." Mograe looked unconvinced, but Ven pretended not to notice. "Anyway -- I guess we should head for town now. I'll make sure you hear something either way."