{It is not wholly homologous to Andalite thought-speak. But yes, Reptilinod have many psionic abilities. A few, I am ashamed to say, were genetically engineered in Warriors, and eventually spread to the rest of the Authority.} I replied.
And to John, {Stay back. Bear and I will tell you what is going on every five minutes.}
Sovereign Kikulon stared at me. I tensed. Legends passed around our large stellar control range were diluted, but legend had it the Sovereign was one of the few Reptilinod who had honed his telepathic and psychic abilities so well, he could literally 'intercept' telepathic speech like a Communications array would intercept a transmission, intended not for it's own machinery. When nothing happened, I tempered my musculature.
"Then I will explain, as you wish. As you surmised, our ship ran into a Kqorrian Star-Hawk and was damaged. We brought it here in hopes of fixing, refueling, and resting it. Likewise with our own bodies," I explained. I willfully left John and Bear out of it, "Then, for some reason, Fenebok felt the need to steal my ship. As I ran back out to see my ship ascending into space, it came to me –– Fenebok was going to leave me here and attain glory and honor for himself, probably professing my death. Once he outranked me a few times over, he would return, and I would have to show him double honor. I ran back inside and asked for a pilot and a starship. The starship jumped to Z-space and overtook my ship, which my brother renamed the RISS Zetylon after Emp––"
"We know who Emperor Zetylon is child!!! Only a fool, maybe a young hatchling would not know such a glorious tale!" Admiral Vekk pointed out.
"Of course, Admiral. Once we boarded my ship, Fenebok was still less than jovial to hand command back over to myself. So, we had to...incapacitate him. He is still alive, you will find. The Xittol already have him in their medbay hold. Once I had the ship, I returned to the Galaxy's Edge bar and cued a Xittoli freighter. Then, I encountered you and Prime Sovereign Kikulon." I finished.
Vekk looked to Kikulon.
The Sovereign spoke up, "We will go and affirm this with Warrior Fenebok. He at least deserves a promotion to Commander for his bravery, no?"
{WHAT!?} I shouted to Vekk, Kikulon, Bear, and even John, a little to forcefully.
Kikulon scowled, "If you wish to convey your thoughts privately to me, please refrain from using general telepathy, and focus your thoughts on me. And since you seem to disagree, maybe you should follow us in to speak with Fenebok. You can...endorse Fenebok's tale."
Without another word, Kikulon and Vekk turned to the Minopell-Z. I followed.
To Bear, {That was close. He may have been able to trace my telepathic call to you and John. For now it may be safer if you contact John, and only every 10 minutes.}
I followed the Sovereign and the Admiral into the blue-green ship...
