"I am told that some of our other scout ships have contacted humans," Faris admits readily. "I do not know if there is an Earth, or where it may be. It is possible."

He drops his lower jaw slightly in a K'da smile. "I am Faris. I must also thank you for answering mine. I also did not expect to find such close similarities with the struggles of my peoples." As sad as it is that those parallels exist, that more people should have to suffer, a shared burden is a lessened one, and he appreciates the opportunity.