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For a moment, Marielle was left dumbfounded. Once again, she was overwhelmed with being the Yiffierians' ambassador to a whole new species. Now it was even worse than before: here she was before at least a hundred aliens, and she didn't have anything to say. She consciously made an effort to keep her ears from lapsing into a panicked, nervous position. It was especially terrifying that they were expecting her to initiate First Contact. The last thing she wanted was to make a fool of herself.

Well, this is what you're here for, she thought to herself. Keeping herself composed and in her most curt, military-style voice, Marielle addressed the aliens.

"I humbly accept your welcome in the name of God, and Her most valued servant, her Imperial Majesty, the Empress of Yiffieria Prime. We come in the name of exploration and science, to learn more of your species, your culture, and your world. We are not here to wage war. We come in peace."