As soon as the boy had appeared onscreen, Uriel and the others held a fist to their chests in salute and bowed. Uriel forced Ryan into the same position.<span style="color: #BF80FF"><span style="font-style: italic">"Greetings Emperor,"</span></span>she said, showing great respect. Even if this boy was not a leader to her people, his influence was great, and she had to acknowledge it.<br/><br/>"Did you give up trying to find something good about humans?" He seemed lax, but he really did get straight to the point.<br/><br/><span style="color: #BF80FF"><span style="font-style: italic">"No, your grace,"</span></span>she answered.<span style="color: #BF80FF"><span style="font-style: italic">"Something has come up. We're not yet sure if it's a delay or an advancement."</span></span><br/><br/>The boy blinked passively and then pointed at Ryan. "Did you bring one with you? ... Looks like our handiwork; those genetics."<br/><br/><span style="color: #BF80FF"><span style="font-style: italic">"This is Ryan,"</span></span>she said carefully.<span style="color: #BF80FF"><span style="font-style: italic">"He is a human-Vortian crossbreed. Naturally conceived. That alone should count for something."</span></span><br/><br/>The boy yawned and raised a hand, and their ship gave a lurch as it started moving toward the fleet. "Whatever, they're the mutts of the universe. You brought one all the way out here, so it's just easier if we take over from here."<br/><br/><span style="color: #BF80FF"><span style="font-style: italic">"I understand,"</span></span>she replied, impatience seeping into her voice,<span style="color: #BF80FF"><span style="font-style: italic">"But you don't need to use your Shin to drag us in by force. We'll come willingly."</span></span><br/><br/>The Emperor released his mental hold on their ship and smirked. "The human has never seen Shin before, right? I wanted to give him a taste." The Vortians would have been frowning if they were able.<br/><br/>Having little choice, they docked their ship at the Arondian mothership. It was outstanding-- nearly as big as earth all on its own. Inside, the atmosphere was exactly like earth's. Minus a mine scull increase in Gravity. As a courtesy (because he was bored) they were lead to the Emperor's throne room. The emperor was five-seven, and slight in frame, but his presence somehow filled the entire hall with a thick, unwavering confidence.<br/><br/>"Hello human Ryan," the boy said, a small smirk playing on his lips. "I am Haradori'kun, the 126th Arondian Emperor. I imagine you're new to all of this. Ask me anything." The smirk was fully formed now. Uriel carefully kept quiet and hoped the Emperor's childish whimsy and sense of humor would work in their favor.