[@Song Book]
[color=f7976a]"Well, to be fair, the doctor doesn't speak in a way that inspires one to listen. That's why he uses other means."[/color] The hybrid took another bite of the food as it considered the information so far. Maybe... [color=f7976a]"I can listen to uninspiring speeches, but territory is something I'll have trouble with, I'm sure. As for why we haven't met, I suppose we weren't ready yet. It may have been dangerous to their plans in some way, or perhaps some of us..."[/color] A piece of fish fell apart under the fork, making the redhead frown at the failed attempt to pick it up. 

[color=f7976a]"...weren't exactly stable."[/color]