As she has correctly surmised, Emet-Selch seems awkward when it comes to making small talk with those he has yet to grow comfortable with. He fidgets with his pen, rolling it between his fingers on the table. It's not anxiety - Emet-Selch likes to think himself above being that pathetic. However, it's still a relief when she initiates conversation.

"The magic is not so unfamiliar to me. Given time, I'm sure I could discern their inner workings," he says. "The native fauna, however, are more interesting. Particularly if they are not created but in fact naturally evolved."

There are some similar creatures on his star. The sea bears have a remarkable likeness to the punutiy of Tural now that he thinks about it.