I'm just saying, maybe we should have asked before we let an entire planet think we're their saviors!

muffled, from somewhere behind a panel We did ask. You were too busy trying to talk to that Olkarian with the—the eyestalks to pay attention.

They were fascinating! Culturally!

not looking up from her data pad You literally asked if they could see out of them.

That's a valid question!

measured, patient We've been over this. The Olkarians needed shelter. We had room.

We have one dining hall!

emerging from the panel, smudged with grease I'll cook in shifts. It's fine. It's fine.

from the raised platform at the center of the room, voice cutting through the noise with effortless authority There is more at stake than shift schedules.

The Olkarians have lost their homeworld. They have lost everything. If we cannot offer them a few weeks of safety while we find a suitable relocation point, then what are we fighting for?

striding into the room, clipboard in hand, moustache twitching Ah! Wonderful news! The Olkarian delegation has requested a formal dinner tonight to express their gratitude.

groaning Great.

beaming I've already drafted a menu! Hunk, I'll need your assistance with the Altean spice ratios. And Y/n—

—we'll need the holoprojector recalibrated by sundown. The Olkarians use a fascinating multi-frequency visual format for their ceremonial addresses.

snorts Multi-frequency. So. Glittery.

with great dignity Exceptionally glittery.