>>5122047<span class="mu-b">"Where exactly does your species process information, biologically? Our technicians failed to find any sort of nervous system or a method of sight-"</span>
The worm shrugs. "That's just how we are. The Aannel are the first and eldest of all races- one could say we are beyond such <span class="mu-i">rudimentary</span> systems."
>>5122045<span class="mu-b">"How were you able to board our ship while it was in hyperspace?"</span>
"That is simple; I had spent some time in my larval stage, being fed from my mother, until I had the strength to leave her womb. From there, I went to the in-between, until I found your ship and entered."
>>5121856<span class="mu-b">"You said you belong to the Aannel; a great race that "glues the galaxy" together- do you control a large amount of space in this galaxy? Are you technological dominant- above our own level of development?"</span>
"Certainly- we have almost unlimited access to technology. As for our range- well, practically the entire galaxy! We do not control a single region of space, and we have access to technology- of others. We are advisors, diplomats, and organizers. Every significant Faster-Than-Light species will have encountered us; and through us opens opportunities for reliable intergalactic trade, treaties, and meaningful diplomacy between radically different, and sometimes asymmetrical space nations- after all, a nation of your level of technology would be quite vulnerable to greater ones- we can help protect your population and precious life bearing planets against that all powerful void. Just something to consider.~"
That still didn't explain how this creature physically entered the ship. It could be some kind of abstract metaphor you can't understand- or a lie. One of your aides also whispers in your ear- this worm is sexless, as far as you can understand. Important to note for later.
>>5121842<span class="mu-b">"...You speak of saving lives, after ending one of our own. Captain Allsals was a valued and respected man. He had a family."</span>
"As I already explained- your <span class="mu-i">captain</span> is insignificant in the grand scheme of galactic politics. My physical form is more significant, wouldn't you agree? You Jaaxtians of all people should understand that-"
<span class="mu-b">"ENOUGH! That ship contained plenty of dried foodstuffs- that you were "hungry" is not an excuse!"</span>
