Day 1

alienanthropologist:

I fear my mission is doomed to fail. 

The humans are far more aggressive than I anticipated. Their traditional greeting is an undisguised show of dominance. 

Upon leaving the transport vessel I discovered the humans had anticipated my arrival with great eagerness and had decided to wait, en masse, for me at the dock. They all bared their teeth at me and several raised their hands to slap at the air. 

Just as I was considering running back into my vessel and returning home one of the humans stepped forward from the group. 

“I am Captain James Mikaelsson. We are pleased to have you join us, Graek-Semme.” He introduced himself. Never once did he stop baring his teeth at me. He held his right hand forward into the space between us. I assumed this was part of their greeting ritual so I mirrored the action. I was shocked, however, when Captain Mikaelsson decided to grasp my hand and demonstrate his greater strength by moving my arm up and down. 

“Thank you, Captain James Mikaelsson. I find it pleasing to study your crew as well.” I did not bare my teeth and did not attempt to move his arm as I did not wish for him to think I was here to challenge his place as the leader of this group of humans. At this Captain Mikaelsson almost allowed his lips to cover his teeth but only for a moment before he was baring them again. I have not yet determined how to interpret this series of expressions. 

“Right. Well, Jacobs will show you to your bunk. She’ll be your assistant so if you need anything at all feel free to ask her.” Captain Mikaelsson introduced a female human who appeared to be younger than he. She welcomed me to their base and guided me to my private living quarters. During the walk she kept her mouth stretched in a similar manner to the teeth baring expression though her lips covered her teeth. Once again I was uncertain has to how to interpret the expression. I shall have to perform more research into human facial expressions during my stay. 

I have only a few more hours during which to reflect on my experiences of this morning before the meal which I believe humans call lunch. I shall update my notes after the midday meal.