The King smiled as he finished the last pieces of his meal. 

"You Treecuu are quite clever. Asking the real questions don't you?"

He looked at the Treecuu Foreign Minister for a few heartbeats.

"In our border there are maybe one or two species who have shown the potential. However our current policy is to just ignore them. But once they show further or accelerated progress we might interject and establish ourselves as paternal partners. After all they inhabit our territory. It may be uncomfortable for them to realise that, but we will ensure a peaceful resolution. A dialogue with the local government or perhaps even multiple governments of the planet. But if they show signs of early rebellion then we will squash them like the vermin they are to us. Hopefully they will be so wise to make the right choice."

He took another sip while the waitresses took the dishes and prepared for desert. 

"I expect a same procedure for the Treecuu or would I be mistaken?"