Remi looks grave. "In all fairness," he says grudgingly, "I suppose scientific observation doesn't look much different from 'spying,' from the subject's point of view. I'd be happy to help look for detection equipment during the journey, but--" He makes a helpless gesture. "I have a lot to learn from you regarding this advanced technology."

He pats one of the bulkhead's absently. "I do hope the presence of your moth adult is good for the mothlings. Imagine witnessing them learning to speak properly--whatever that may look like!"