She sniffs the hand and then rubs up against it, purring.

She's not sure what he means about being out of place. Okay, sure, it's not home with her kittens but this is now her ship. The humans and funny humans may think it's their ship, but it's hers. Because she can see it.

Not that she can tell the guy this. Instead she can just purr and rub up against him, claiming him as another minion.