"Only visible xenian traits are acceptable? Or ones that can be sensed?" This is whole new political territory for him. "I'll be honest, I can't see anyone calling him human to his face going particularly well." That is quite an understatement, sir.

"I don't know if I'd ever be of much use. I suspect they have much more qualified counselors, although I'm trying to learn as much as I can about...everyone, really. Everyone and everything."