[Voice/Locked to Luceti Inhabitants]

[malnosso]

Greetings, once again!

It saddens me to say, but it seems we've had many new arrivals. I'm sure you've all noticed, by now. Most unfortunate. Why, I had almost all of your names memories. Yes, even that peculiar boy who- ah, I've lost it again. [Ahem.] And after all that trouble too! My, were it not for the Great One, we'd all be in a real pickle. I understand there were those of you courageous enough to free him from the very bowels of the planet itself. Ah, if only I could have been there with you! Alas. You have my sincerest and most heartfelt gratitude. Please, tell me your names and I shall arrange to have the finest of tea delivered to you posthaste!

But to business!

Firstly! Pets. Pets. My goodness, some of you have found some rather monstrous creatures, haven't you? Pokey-somethings, I believe. Most curious how they arrived! However, so many of you were so helpful, I feel as if I must do something to repay you in kind. Yes, pets, as I was saying. I shouldn't wonder if many of you had lovely furry beasts before being brought here. If it could be arranged, would they be wanted? Tell me! I'm quite curious to know.

Secondly! With all that upsetting business before, I never had a chance to thank those who fought those scoundrels on the battlefield. Your victory has been pivotal to our shared existence, you should know. But I wonder, are your training facilities adequate? Perhaps you need something with, aha, more bite to it, yes? Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.

I do believe that to be everything. Yes, I'm quite sure of that.

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[consultmybooks]

I see.

[Then, sounding deeply suspicious] Are you always this...helpful?

[malnosso]

Oh, I certainly hope so! But only if I've had my tea. I've been known to be fairly unpleasant when I've been denied my morning tea.

[consultmybooks]

[Ordinarily the mention of tea would soften Giles. Just a bit. Not this time]

Why are you being so helpful?

[malnosso]

Aha. Well, it would be very difficult to have any sort of relationship with your and your fellows were I not.

[consultmybooks]

[He's had this discussion with enough people already, but Giles can't stop himself]

You already have a relationship with us, don't you? The "scientists to lab rats" relationship, that is.

[malnosso]

Oh, well, perhaps. But that's hardly a positive relationship, is it? I'd hate to seem unapproachable!

[consultmybooks]

Sorry, but at the moment you're not seeming very approachable. You've passed that and gone straight on to seeming insane.

[malnosso]

Oh my, that's unfortunate! That was hardly my intentional at all.

[consultmybooks]

[Giles clearly does not know what to make of Catherine. Hostility doesn't work, so he tries for sarcasm.]

That's all right. Just keep at it, I'm sure you'll manage eventually.

[malnosso]

Oh, thank you! I shall do so, sir.

[consultmybooks]

[He tries very, very hard not to sigh]

This war. Is there going to be another one?

[malnosso]

Oh, likely, I'm afraid. It's all quite unavoidable. But hopefully not for a good while, at least!

[consultmybooks]

Well, that's something, at least. Those of us who just got here will get a chance to settle in.