Considering all eventual possibilities, the implications inherent in various outcomes, the eventual bloodshed, tyranny and genocide should the slightest misstep be perceived, the slightest affront be broached, only one conclusion can be reached. And while this act may be seen as humiliating, barbaric and distasteful, I feel that for the good of your safety as well as the safety of your planet and your people it is in your best interests to and although I am hesitant to suggest, let the Wookie win.

Later today, when the widow Echling of Umuria, extends a tentacle up your thigh during tea, merely give it a forceful yet light tap in order to give her the right idea. If the Widows snakings continue, merely give the tentacle a sharp tug, and it should come off in your hand. Feel free to keep it as a keepsake, as the widow will undoubtedly suggest.

However, should you find such attention desirable, by all means let nature take its course.

When facing the Acherans of Omni Ceta, remember that dignity is regainable, wealth is by its very nature fleeting, and that effective prosthesis for major extremities are all available to you.

I say this only to give you a sense of perspective.

Do not be put off by the Grenglin Flechs' declarations of the immanent conquest of Earth. The culture of Grenglin Fletch contains a concept of manifest destiny of an impossible scope and scale. Every planet is viewed in terms of eventual acquisition, and colloquialisms such as “When we make your planet our plaything: and: When you and yours are slaves wiping up my slime trail� should be taken with a grain of salt. Though you should stay away from salt in general as it is caustic to the Grenglin Fletch physiology. If things get difficult, compliment the host on his eye-stalks.

Despite your infection from Ragzorn, you will not be immediately labeled "unclean" in the court of the Kookookera Regency, as long as you provide enough celery stalks segments for everyone. The court will be pleased by these small duplicates of their own physiology.

However, you will want to resist the temptation to dress them up in little robes. The robes are sacred, and reproductions are thought of as profane, insensitive, and more than a little silly.