Ict't walked over to the desk and started pouring a glass of the local spring water from an elaborate pitcher for Su.

"No. Establishing good means of communication for future diplomacy is the natural first step."

He put the pitcher back on the table and walked over to Su.

"I take it you have technology that enables you to communicate more or less instantly with your nation over distances such as this? If so, a direct line to our president or minister for foreign affairs could be easily arranged."

Ict't offered the glass to Su.

"The Treecuu amphibians have evolved a delicate sensitivity to the quality of water. Sampling and discussing different water sources is one of their great indulgences. They say, just by tasting the water, they can tell you the health of the source and the local environment. This is the local spring water."