Although an expansion to the south was desirable, the Treecuu could not afford to gain another enemy, especially now with the worrying indications that there were enemies within the Star Empire itself. And perhaps the Kingdom and Star Empire could work together to impose order for enduring interstellar peace in the well-established Treecuu way, and what it looked like, the similar Stoinian way.

Seect was familiar with the human handshake. He grabbed the king's hand for a firm handshake, careful not to crush the bones with his hard exoskeleton.

"You can count on your new friends, the Treecuu, and their Star Empire."

He released the king's hand.

"What we have achieved today is historical, and the beginning of something great."