Asimov nodded calmly to all of Katsumi's responses. He enjoyed her energy and always knew he could rely on her to be cheerful. "That's good to hear Katsumi. I'm sure your skill will be further tested in upcoming missions." He stated with cheer in his voice. He nodded to her. It seemed like she wanted to ask him something, but it seemed their Captain decided to take this moment to reveal himself. He landed with a thud on one of the chairs.
"My, Captain. You surprised me." Asimov stated, acting shocked.
Asimov returned to silence as Xue began to, in his own way, explain the situation. It seemed interesting to say the least. The two must really be trouble if Hirato is passing them off. Asimov knew him from the academy, he could sometimes be lazy and even mischievous, but often did not lightly pass off a burden. It sounded like these two would be trouble. Especially if we are to help locate someone. A man who could change an animal into a human. He sounds like a genius. Another problem was that Hirato requested this, not Command. Meaning this was more a personal favor that a mission. yes, Asimov could see trouble coming. Asimov would have liked to question Xue at his taking of this mission, but he did not want to do so in front of the crew.
"I suppose I could over see the training of this, Gaireki. If he is to be one of us, I would like to see he is an asset rather a reliability. I don't believe I would have the ample free time to show them about or babysit them though."
Asimov then looked directly at Xue. "Also, how much trouble to predict this will cause us, Captain?