"Thank you, sir," says Bobby. He supposes he will get used to it. He even manages a faint smile back, though he's still very nervous. He keeps up with La Forge well, not even out of breath. "I've heard a bit about them. Aren't they some kind of powerful alien?"

That's what he's heard, though he's not sure whether it's rumour or fact. He supposes he's about to find out.