Or maybe more like a kitten. He gave it a light pat, only half paying attention to it.

"We were acting on similar intelligence. Our readings indicated that the last stronghold of humanity in this world was under siege, and then that the people abruptly ceased fighting. We came to investigate the oddity and help the locals fight back.

"Seeing as we have not seen any evidence of Void travelers other than yourself, am I to presume ten days out of contact was not long enough for your allies to grow concerned?"