"Yes. Their race is known as the Kyrra." Ken sat in thought for a moment. This was a first contact situation. Although it was something he had been trained for, it was an event that should not be taken lightly. He was also worried about McCallister. Coming to a decision he said, "Tell the Kyrra that I need to speak to one of them immediately." "Stand by." There was a short delay then, "You will be speaking to a Kyrra named Trel'mara. You may proceed." Stricklen was nervous and chose his words carefully, "My name is Ken Stricklen. My people are called Humans. We found your stasis device in a ship drifting in space. I have been informed that a member of the science team now trapped inside your force field has been injured. I would like to find a way to have him returned to us so he may receive medical care." "I am Trel'mara," came the reply. The Dragon's computer had chosen a voice that apparently approximated that of the speaker. It sounded like the voice of a young Human male. "We are called Kyrra.
