"Then by all means, lead on Saia-San this is a special event for myself and my colleagues. Ones first time on a new world, and with a new race to boot." Kouan replied motioning for her to lead the way.

He made a mental note regarding the nocturnal life style and the religious references for future study.

“These are extraordinary times for my people.” She said as she approach the ship. “We can take your ship…you can upload the maps while we select an area for your people to set up shop.”

Saia would await for permission to board, and her aid’s would wait behind her. “A few months ago we were dealing with problems involving over population, and the fact that we in our evolved wisdom have nearly killed our world.” She paused at the sound of automatic gun fire ringing out distantly from the city. “Well…we are still facing those problems…but progress is being made. I stand here speaking to an alien…we have set up a colony in a neighboring system, and have discovered something interesting on it…”

“This Scientific study is probably a small matter for your people, for us it is an opportunity to learn from a much more advanced culture. Perhaps you can teach us something that does not violate any treaties your people have in effect. Maybe we can teach you something. The sky is quite literally the limit.”

David walked over to the air lock, "Please come aboard the Tansaku. I will report to the bridge, the Chuji and his assistant can escort you to the Lounge. It has the best view on the ship. Takara can upload the information you have when you get there for us to use on the bridge." He gave a slight bow to Saia and vanished within the ship.

Takara walked up to Saia, "Follow me, we are two decks below the one where the lounge is on. So we need to go left and walk until we get to the next Zero-G passageway."

Takara lead the way and Kouan followed walking along side Saia the corridor easily wide enough to walk side by side. Takara stopped at the entrance to the vertical passage. "This is the passageway. Do you have experience with Zero-G?" she asked.

"I have not." She said looking at the Zero-G chamber, but not moving. "Most of my training is planet based. It was never intended for an Operative of my station to ever indulge in space...or Zero Gravity." She said giving little hint of emotion with her voice.

"I wonder what purpose this serves on a ship. My people have found Zero gravity to be little more then a hindrance..." She said tilting her head to the side and looking at her Yamataian host very curiously.

"It is quite common on Yamataian vessels. It allows easy movement between levels without having to install stairwells that are difficult to seal in an emergency, or elevators that have to work in zero g. If you like I can assist you, I have lots of experience in Zero-G in my prior career." Takara said offering a hand.

Kouan meanwhile stepped past the ladies and launched himself upward in a gentle rate of ascent.

Saia cautiously inched into the zero-G chamber, and attempted to mimic her host. She push off using her powerful legs to spring her self forward. Unfortunately she clearly was no experienced, and sent her self floating a bit too fast down the corridor.

"I!" she piped up. "This is exhilarating! I really should have signed up for space operations rather then diplomatic operations!" She sputtered as she fumbled around attempting to gain control.

In her excitement the poor Gartagen slammed into a bulkhead on the other side of the room.

Takara was about to warn Saia but the Gartagen launched herself with such enthusiasm she could not stop the inevitable.

"Saia-San, moving in zero gravity, is more of a dance, than a race. A little energy can go along way." She stepped into the corridor, and took a hold of the Gartagen. "Let me give you a hand." With a gentle push Takara sent Saia moving upward in a more controlled manner. "You can use your arms to alter your course, just like swimming." She said as she pushed off herself to follow behind her.

Saia nodded ‘I noticed.” she said softly, as she accepted the help off of the wall. She then began moving heeding the advice of her host. “Maybe space operations was not for me..” she mumbled as she moved to the leave the zero gravity chamber.

“I suppose we should set about construction of your new base immediately. No time like the present.” She said sharply hoping to take the attention off of her ineptitude.

Takara floated up along side Saia, "Don't feel bad, everyone has a mishap during their first zero-g experience. In fact yours was the typical one. Most people fail to appreciate how little effort is needed to move in zero-g. After all they spend most of their life fighting gravity. At least you are unharmed. Kouan broke his nose during his first time." She said with a smile.

Kouan chuckled, "Not all of us were born with the grace of a Nekovalkyrja, and I was carrying my books at the time.

As for construction, once we have the site selected we'll signal for the other ships to bring down the first prefabricated modules." he replied as he stepped out of the passage way on the appropriate level and extended a hand towards Saia.

"Well I hope the construction of your base only goes more smoothly than my first experience in zero gravity." Saia said with a sigh. She would then wait by the Chamber Exit for her host to let her exit. As she waited, Saia's tail flicked around violently denoting she was thoroughly irritated.

"I find it a relief that you people are being so peaceful to mine. The report I read from our other first contact with the Nepleslians showed that they had a generally unfavorable opinion of your species and empire."