Filti paced restlessly, tentacles swaying. The only sounds were his footsteps and the hum of the technology in the room. Today, he meets his assigned partner for the re-population program. He hopes they won’t be repulsed by his appearance. He’s waited two weeks at Station RP9, orbiting Meruta, where he and his partner will stay until the pregnancy is over. The station is sterile, all white and silver. He heard the ship is arriving today. An electronic chirp signals someone entering. Filti stands, regal, as the door slides open, revealing his assigned partner.