Nathaniel caught the curious device and fit it over his ear like gestured by the tall eared man. He started slightly to hear the man speak clearly in his language, even though just before he couldn't understand what was being said. "I've always wanted to meet aliens..." Nathaniel didn't feel scared any more, his heart thumping fast as excitement exploded in his chest. He was sure his small tail was wagging with happiness as he came closer and looked at the others working on the ship.

He felt saddened that they had to leave. Why didn't they want to stay? Nathaniel could introduce them to his family and they could have a meal together. "You have to go so soon? But we only just met! I want to show you my village and my parents... And maybe we could go to the spring and hot pools and.. and..." He laughed, jumping up and down on the spot. "I knew aliens were real! I knew it! My father told me about an alien he saw when he was young and I knew he wasn't lying!"