Dal'tek smiled widely. So far, it seemed that everything was going well. Some of the outlanders were enjoying the attentions and hospitality of his people in other parts of the sky-city, while he stood with his dear friend Kali and a few from that strange group. He listened politely, patiently, as they introduced themselves and met Kali. Kali's presence would hopefully put their mind at ease, and reassure them that his people were peaceful and welcoming to outsiders, as long as they had no evil intent. And for Kali's part, Dal'tek knew that she was every bit as curious as he was. She frequently took trips outside of the forest, sometimes short ones, sometimes much longer ones. Always she had returned, and always he had been glad to see her familiar, smooth face and skin back in the city once more. Now, with fellow outlanders standing in their midst, he assumed Kali would be comfortable in their presence, and perhaps even welcome it.<br/><br/>"I am pleased to see you," Dal'tek said to Kali, "And it would be wonderful if you would share a meal with us and our guests," he said. His eyes caught movement off to the side, and when he turned his head further, he saw one of the other outlanders approaching - Y'vaste. "Looks like we have another to join us," he said, waving to the woman to come join them.<br/><br/>"I shall lead you to where we prepare meals. You may relax there as long as you wish," he said. He waited long enough for Y'vaste to reach them, and then turned and began heading along air-bridges and platforms large and small until they arrived soon enough on a massive circular platform, covered to some degree by a thick canopy of leaves overhead. There were many tables scattered throughout the area, and many of them were occupied by aviari in various stages of meal consumption. At the center of this platform sat a raised portion of tree-stump that was used as some enormous table. Spread about the edge of this 'table' were a large number of bowls, plates and trays, each bearing a generous pile of various greens, as well as a few smaller quantities of roots and berries. The entire fare was vegetarian of course, greens mostly of various types. A small stack of wooden platters were being used a plates, and Dal'tek urged Verita, Dawn, and Y'vaste to help themselves. Kali, of course, already knew about this place.<br/><br/>Dal'tek was too excited to be hungry at the moment. Not only had he found the outlanders, but Kali had returned as well! This was turning into an incredibly exciting day all around. He found a nearby table that was not being used, and sat patiently awaiting the arrival of the others. When they had gathered at the table and sat down, at least the ones who wanted to sit, he began to speak.<br/><br/>"It seems at least two of you are eager to hear of Kali's stories," he said, nodding to Verita and Dawn in turn. "Perhaps she will share one with us while we rest here, if she is willing and in the mood to do so?" he said, glancing over to Kali to gauge her interest. He noted the various food types each person had acquired, and he readily answered questions about the various types. Some of the greens were sweet to taste, some were sour, others were bitter - all natrual, of course. The roots were similar to carrots and potatoes, and were cleaned and offered that way, whole and uncut. There appeared to be a sizeable amount of each food type, and all the other aviari currently gathered in the eating area were looking curiously at the outlanders sitting with Dal'tek and Kali.<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>