BRISTLECONE: Okay, there are people we need to speak with. Shall we?
PARA: Seriously? You're going to go out in public with that face?
BRISTLECONE: I like the context it provides. I am ancient, mysterious, and powerful within my domain.
Our human crew cannot help but respond to this avatar with deference and caution.
ENNESBY: Waaaugh! FACE!?!
BRISTLECONE: Non-human reactions may vary, of course.