"Ah, now here we are. Thank you, Governor"

Lak Su looked at the Hall of Springs, never having seen such alien architecture before. She had seen the city from afar, but now she could observe it up close, taking in its majesty.

And yet, she was not amazed. She respected the work, but she was not thrilled to see something new. What practicality was there in admiration? No, respect for their advancement is a better and equal arrangement. But, if she had to feign it, she would, as a diplomat ought to do.

"Impressive architecture, Governor" said Su "When was it created, if I may inquire, and why?"

"Also, if you may answer, what are these "special laws" that regulate interplanetary flight?"