He can't help a look of mild amusement when she expresses that frustration. In some ways it's ... admirable, or maybe refreshing is a better words, because he's heard a lot of prejudice both here and home. With the Empire wanting to stop giving right to alien species altogether in the systems closest to the capital, just for starters ...

But Ferus tries to let go of the frustration and anger such thoughts lead him down, at least for the moment. Anger is an asset, but maybe not here. He has to choose his battles.

"By a week or so", he says, confirming that guess, and then gestures to the politicians she just verbally put down in agreement with her. "Want to bet these people haven't seen anything new up close in their lives?"