It was obvious that Peter didn’t want the Nova Prime on his ship but he was making an exception for her. She gave him a small closed lip smile as a thank you before she stood upright from the computer and crossed her arms under her chest and glared at the entry way to where the Nova Prime would enter from.

Sure enough, he took up Peter’s invite and entered into the room. At first Nikki was pissed, until his face was exposed and Nikki’s face softened. He was human, obviously human. Almost… completely human; even Gamora seemed surprised at seeing his face as the girls exchanged a quick glance. Nikki coughed slightly getting the Nova’s attention. “Seeing as I am being escorted to a meeting of the representatives they must have some reason to be calling people. I true you have some form of form of information.”

“My information is just to escort the Princess of Metra to the council meeting.” He said in a rather simple and causal tone with a shrug; his large shoulders lifting and falling in the suit.

“I suppose a lacky used for only force and intimidation wouldn’t be entitled to such information.” Her tone was snarky and displeased of his comments towards the Guardians. 

A chuckle left Rich as his dark eyes moved from her to the ground, “You’re not the only person to say something like that to me and I’m sure you won’t be the last.” Nikki’s head jerked back in surprise that he took her comment so well. His gaze shifted upwards as a small smile curled across his lips. “Though the comments typically come from filthy criminals, law breaking aristocrats and smartass coworkers; not a half Human half Metra Princess, it must be my lucky day.” 

Again Nikki’s head jerked back in surprise as his lips curled into a charming smile showing his straight white teeth. She was a bit dumbfounded and unsure of what to say, especially since he wasn’t offended by her comments. Taking a step forward feeling the need to sit down, Rocket began to move, attempting to take the moment to pull her seat out for her. But Rich seemed a bit more on top of it. He slid in with an unexpected grace and pulled out her chair. Nikki’s head jerked back against in surprise but she couldn’t help but give him a nod and a small thank you as she took the seat.