::What? It ain't like anything happened,:: Cliffjumper snapped back and tensed a little at the slight twitch of tightening grip, ::and you're laying it on a bit thick aren't you?::

He couldn't help rolling his optics, and - unfortunately or not, the ambassador caught the gesture while she dipped her helm in a nod, and then raised a hand to cover the slightest twitches of a smile at the corner of her mouth.

"I wouldn't have taken our mode of transportation to be of interest, but if you are curious, like I said, we would be happy to show you around. I can have the pilot head the tour; he's an engineer as well and will be able to give further insights."

Turning around, she waved them on down the corridor while the floor trembled underneath them as the ship went through start-up routines and the engines warmed for takeoff.

"In the meantime, I'll show you the cabin. It shouldn't take more than three jumps to get to Paradron."