He smiled faintly at the observation. They had been monitoring human communications and the internet since they arrived, so he knew all the bizarre possibilities humans had come up with in terms of what the visitors might look like. No doubt she had been expecting something with tentacles, or something massive. While his people were taller than humans, he could be mistaken for a human if he found his way onto her world.<br/><br/>"I'm afraid I can't offer a solid explanation for that. We've discovered dozens of different worlds that support intelligent life, and the majority of them look like us. There are some variations, of course. Some are different colors, or have features that appear different, for the most part, there seem to be some rules regarding how life evolves that are not unique to your planet. Perhaps we all have some common heritage. That's one of the things that this ship is tasked with exploring." Of course, there was more to it than that, but he was determined not to overwhelm her with information so quickly.<br/><br/>"Forgive me, I understand that it is rude not to introduce myself. I'm Valinor. You could say that I am the captain of this vessel, though that doesn't translate perfectly. Our command structure doesn't work quite the same as yours. The important thing to know is that I handle the day to day decisions that take place aboard Ka'Ramira. I will be your host for as long as you decide to stay aboard."<br/><br/>As he spoke, he held out his hand in an attempt to shake hers, though it was clear that the gesture was foreign to him. He had observed the gesture in videos, but never attempted it himself. Most people on the ship avoided physical contact unless absolutely necessary. Still, while the gesture might be foreign, it didn't make him uncomfortable. He wasn't afraid to touch Allison.