"Ah", Ict't said when Su pointed at what apparently was a human. They looked similar to the Treecuu amphibians, but their skin wasn't pebbly and yellow. He nodded politely to acknowledge the human.

"The different cultures in the Empire are free to make their own laws, based on their own values, beliefs and customs, with a few exceptions. There are special laws, that for example control interplanetary space flight. In the mostly Treecuu worlds, we believe that rehabilitation, rather than punishment, is the most efficient means of making a criminal atone" Ict't answered to Su's previous question.

There was a sharp hiss as the landing struts of the vessel deployed. It landed smoothly on a platform made of a silvery stone material. The platform seemed ridiculously big for their small vessel, and the surrounding skyscrapers made it seem even smaller. Had they landed in the middle, they would have had to walk for several minutes to reach the entrance to the Hall of Springs, but now they only had a few steps there. The doors opened, letting a cold breeze inside.

"Welcome to the Hall of Springs, High Ambassador. I hope you will find my office suitable for our historic discussions!"

Ict't nodded towards the exit. "After You."