[He stares down at his tea. The liquid is making little ripples in the cup from his barely shivering hands not quite holding it still.
He's quiet for a long time.]
I wish--
[Then breaks off. Pauses.]
No, never mind. It isn't appropriate of me to...and certainly not in front of an alien. [Isn't appropriate to question his planet, or High Council, or the work he's done for both.]
no subject
He's quiet for a long time.]
I wish--
[Then breaks off. Pauses.]
No, never mind. It isn't appropriate of me to...and certainly not in front of an alien. [Isn't appropriate to question his planet, or High Council, or the work he's done for both.]