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Page 6 panel 1
(Niki, Uba, Tulip, and Nwlyn. Uba and Niki waving)
Niki: Hello.

Panel 2
Caine: (arms crossed indignant) Alexey…

Panel 3
Caine: These are natives.

Panel 4
Alexey: Now there’s no need–

Panel 5
Caine: We’re not supposed to work with the natives if we can avoid it!

Panel 6
Alexey: Now to be fair they’re both species with their roots in different systems, so they’re not technically natives.

Panel 7
Caine: How old are they! They’re too young to be–

Panel 8
Niki: My name is Nikoleta, this is Uba. We are adults according to the laws of our respective nations. It’s a pleasure to meet you but we are in a bit of a rush, so if you don’t mind skipping the pleasantries?