Light’s eyes widened in confusion at Senjen’s distress. QV verged on time blind sometimes, but he suspected something may have gotten lost in translation as often they did between species. He patted the Utaysi’s head and made a soft shushing sound.

“It’s alright! I mean i’ll be here for a long time yet. I feel well, we eat good food and if we get rich I can try the ointments and unguents that are supposed to be magic for my kind’s longevity. You can’t get rid of me that easy, slick.”

There was a harsh beep from the cockpit. Light clucked. “Wiring is on the fritz again.”