"Most of the people I've seen so far are human-shaped, but there were a few, I've seen them in passing, who were clearly not." Aggravated, he said, "What do the Earthians think of that?" Coming from a galaxy like his, it struck Rogue as a xenophobia issue - as if these people Fred mentioned knew full well that nonhumans were out there, but wanted to deny that they were every bit as intelligent and cultured as humanity.

"It seems likely." As they got into the elevator and the doors closed, Rogue pulled the scarf down from around his mouth and nose. "Is there somewhere I can take these clothes to get washed?"