Rareth answered quickly, but calmly. “If it would not normally be permitted, then I would like to ask your permission for an exception. I give you my word that it is of no threat to you. These are tools we need for our purpose here, to help learn about you and this place. There are a few here, with different functions. May I ask what you would not permit in this place, and what you would not want us to have? If there is something you would rather not be here, I can make sure we do not bring anything like it in the future. I feel that I should ask these sorts of questions now, before we go further, as I do not know your customs, and I do not want to accidentally offend you.” She explained, trying to be as diplomatic as possible, without either lying, or giving away too much at once. Most crucially, she wanted to learn more about this thing and what it expected of them. 

Nirann had noticed the events unfolding around him, given the sensor suite in his frame, but it was true that he certainly did not act like it. “I know, I know. Just keep working and leave the giant worms to the giant worm experts. I think I might be close to some answers here.” He responded to the Human.