The High Wanderer's almost feral enthusiasm practically radiated off of her, stepping up to the Granthi to carefully place a hand upon his shoulder.  "Master Singh, consider that challenge accepted!  What say you to a friendly wager, eh?  Quickest tracker gets the greater share of the hunt?"

Augurius, on the other hand, practically lit up at the invitation to explore the valley and the river that lay within.  Even those not adept at reading more reptilian faces could tell that the wheels were turning in his skull, no doubt drudging up knowledge of shared evolutionary trends and the survival methods of plants and animals that dwell within arid regions.  "Excellent!  EXCELLENT!  Will need to make a brief return to the ship after initial talks.  Single datapad insufficient for data analysis, cataloguing new discoveries."

"All in good time, my friends," Parrakas chuckled softly as he approached.  "But first, I think it only fitting that we get settled in.  We have much to discuss, and clerics from other species in the Imperium have yet to arrive.  Speaking of which, I must apologize in advance if the Sinthari delegation appears... unnerving at first glance."