Ict't's compound eyes enabled him to observe the whole Ryccian delegation while still conversing with Lak Su. Their looks and behaviour were exotic, he thought.

"In general you can assume that the documentation of anything you can see or that we put on display cannot compromise our security or offend us in anyway. Thank you for asking. However, I must ask that you do not conduct quantum scans or any equivalent active scans, as there might be compatibility issues between our technologies."

There was a sharp wail-like sound as the engines started, which was in fact a design feature to provide a sense of precision and speed. The vessel took off smoothly.

"The ride will only take a few moments, but I hope it will be a pleasant one...

How was your journey here, High Ambassador?"