Telaliel laughs and smiles, shaking her head slightly at the humor of the commentary of bring home strays.  "I do not know that I would classify a starship in the same category as dogs and cats, as you say.  Perhaps, though, bringing a command staff from a fleet to dinner would suffice, though?"  She smiles and looks to Jeremy, "as for communications...I don't know all the particulars myself, though I'm sure my guardian and her equipment might be of aid.  Her armor has transmitters for medium range, perhaps with the aid of your engineers they can 'boost' her signal or copy it in part for a direct, encrypted communication channel?"<br/><br/>On hearing about the losses of the others her eyes sadden softly, her head bowing, "fortunately, our people are largely without conflict and the vast majority enjoy the privilege of being raised by both parents.  While there are...periodic issues of turmoil and strife, we have been able to unify our people and keep it largely such for some time."  She quirks a slight smile, "I...dislike thinking too much upon how many orphans may have been left by my own hands with the last such conflict."  She gently pushes the plate of food away, "such thoughts weigh too heavy for such light fare."