"He's a boy," she said, looking at Rett. She smiled a little. "The markings are darker, more noticeable. That's one way to tell."<br/><br/>When Kalika heard the beeping, she set the fuffleimp down and scooted him under the fern. She looked up and grinned, letting her arms stretch out to the side. Rain---even simulated rain---was something she hadn't felt in a very long time, and she cherished it. Her white-steel locks became silvery with the water's touch, and it dripped down her back. She didn't even mind that she would have to change; she had been planning to head back to her rooms soon anyway.<br/><br/>She smiled at him, fairly soaked by now. "I---this is amazing," she said, walking over easily. "The thought you've put into it; it truly feels like a real ecosystem. The way the plants and animals coexist? Simply amazing, it really is. I'm just blown away by the work you've managed to do here."<br/><br/>Slowly, the rain began to let up, though it was still definitely heavy enough to be called rain. She flicked water from the lenses of her glasses. No point in trying to clean them; her clothing was wet too. She wrung her ponytail out a little and shook it, scattering droplets. "I'm going to head back in," she said, letting him know. Even as she said it, she began walking for the door. She couldn't wait to get started. This was going to be much more fun than wandering around the ship all day, and better yet it would be useful, too. She was itching to get going, to let him know all she had seen and noticed. She wanted to ask him questions, get answers, and answer any questions<span style="font-style: italic">he</span>had, as well.<br/><br/>All in all, a very good first day, if she did say so, herself.