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Valled looked over to where Keith was pointing and shook their head. "Don't be silly, we don't get seats... We get a cabin! After all, the trip will take at least a couple of weeks. We'll be going at standard velocity and making plenty of stops. Think of this time like a cruise, for pleasure...

Perhaps it was a cultural difference, Valled noticed Keith didn't really laugh or react at all about their mention of human flesh consumption. In truth, Bavethjan were no strangers to filial cannibalism. The ingest of other sentient species wasn't frowned upon either. Some preferred to buy their...

Keith's response had the two bavs doubling over with laughter, they had to stop walking for a second. People passed them and gave the three of them weird looks. "No, no you don't have to feel bad unless there's a human present. It's fine!" Said Valled, patting Keith's side while still coming...

"The ship is full of scanners and similar devices in case of emergency. You won't notice it when you go through them unless you pay a lot of attention though. See how many you can count while we get to our room." They told Keith, laughing softly. Valled looked like they were used to travelling...

It was almost their turn now. Valled rubbed Keith's arm gently in an attempt to be comforting. "I know you don't, I do, but you have to remember I'm a volunteer." They explained, looking at Keith in the eye. "I know what you're capable of, and I know the risks that come with the job but I...

The question made Valled chuckle. "Of course! We may need water as taddies, er, children. But once we're grown we can live without being surrounded by it constantly with little trouble." They explained. "As long as the environment isn't too dry, because then our skin gets crusty and itchy...

They slowly advanced as the queue moved toward the ship's entrance. However, they still had a few minutes. "Well, let's see..." Said Valled, ready to explain the room situation. "In the ship, we'll be sharing a space. When we ge to our destination you'll have your own room. We want you to...

Valled pocketed the device and watched Keith get ready. It was endearing, in a way. "In a way, but infinitely more complex. Assuming you're talking about the human variant." Explained the Bavethjan as they walked through the station, buzzing with people of all shapes and sizes. It wasn't long...

Instead of the usual screen, the device had no light or made any audible sound. It just vibrated, and Valled tapped on it rythmically and surprisingly fast using their thumbs. If one paid attention they'd see the bavethjan's earfins moving lightly to catch on with the airwaves the device sent...

The look didn't go unnoticed, and Valled flashed a bright grin at their new friend. Or so they hoped... They put their hand away, not wanting to linger or pull too hard on the still newborn bond they were barely starting to share. They didn't have to think about it for long, since the place...

Keith was so nervous, it was all kinds of endearing. "Not really!, I was born in a settlment known as The Pious Pools. Many of us live in lakes and ocassionally large rivers. I have lived next to the sea, since I'm no stranger to the colony where we're headed... but many of my kin have not...

Valled watched as Keith drank, not hiding their very obvious curiosity. They could smell the fake blood faintly, as much as anyone. After all, their senses only multiplied in the water. "This question is a little silly, but have you ever lived next to the sea?, we have a coast where we're...

"No problem Keith!, That's what I'm here for. If you ever need something, let me know and I'll see what I can do about it. Don't expect miracles though." Said Valled with a light hearted chuckle. They dug into their seemingly very deep pockets and found a plastic package. It was painted black on...

"True, but most beings need rest" Said Valled, pulling a small green carton box from their pocket. "I brought processed kale for me, and some blood for you if that'd help you feel better?. I wasn't sure, but you can always drink it later instead." Said Valled, looking a little sheepish.

"We should get in queue in about an hour, give or take fifteen minutes. We'll be using Earth time measurements a lot from now on, strange as they can be at times. Did you know humans use twenty four hour cycles?, some of the staff is human where we're going. Ah! Here we are" Said Valled, as they...

"Just some more queues and then actually boarding, but we have time. Why don't we take it easy and eat something before we continue?, There's a sitting area ahead". Said Valled, leading Keith away from the tense area of the security scanners.

For Valled it was a standard procedure already, so they stepped into the scanner without fear and waited, humming a little song. They were proud of Keith for doing so well, managing his emotions and not panicking. If he had, both Valled and security were ready though, and it wouldn't be a...

"You're doing great, Keith!, keep it up." Said Valled, their earfins pulled tight against their skull in nervousness and concern. It was a perfectly safe scan, but a first exposure to it made many people uneasy. Scared travellers, scared ex-criminals with a history of violence were very...

The security guard greeted Valled by name as they approached, and gave Keith a court nod of acknowledgment. "It's a VIP line for people in the Alien Life program, we get all kinds of perks" answered Valled with a smile. "Now just stand in the scanner and we'll be right through. I'll be right...

The guide's three fingered grip was firm and confident when they shook Keith's hand and gave him a sharp toothed grin. "I'm very happy to meet you as well!, and don't worry, crowds can be pretty unsettling for many of us." They replied, as their earfins wiggled for a couple of seconds...