"Food packs? Ship?" Charlie asked curiously, "I take it wherever you're from is quite a bit more advanced than where I'm from."

She then began helping Allux pick up the food packs carefully examining one in her hand. It was quite the marvel of scientific endeavors. Charlie wondered if the food inside was synthetic, natural, or was genetically modified in some way. Also, she wondered if it was safe for human consumption. She decided against trying one, however, just in case it would cause her any unfortunate side effects.