You choose to approach the problem through the lens of scientific curiosity. Carefully arranging your encounter, you ensure the professor is alone in his study late one night, surrounded by his maps and theories. The oil lamp on his desk flickers as you deliberately let yourself be seen through his window.

Your appearance – white fur, glasses, and obvious intelligence – challenges everything he thinks he knows about the natural world. When he rushes outside with his notebook, you allow him to follow you to a carefully chosen location where natural geothermal vents and crystal formations create seemingly inexplicable phenomena.

The professor's reaction surpasses your expectations. Instead of fear, he shows profound fascination. He begins taking notes, drawing diagrams, and muttering about “previously unknown species” and “unique geological conditions.” This scientific rationalization might serve your purposes – or create new complications.

You notice with concern that some of his earlier notes include surprisingly accurate observations about the Life Stream's energy patterns, even if he doesn't understand their true nature.

How do you direct his growing scientific interest?

Choice A: Natural Wonders

Focus his attention on documenting the area's unusual but natural features, leading him away from signs of N'hava civilization.

Choice B: Controlled Exchange

Initiate limited communication, sharing enough scientific “discoveries” to satisfy his curiosity while protecting deeper secrets.

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Knowledge seeks knowledge, but wisdom knows when to draw the line.