Piotr nods. "Just so. The last time Prince Xav visited our camp was a little over two years ago. He's usually off planet -- coming down here at all is a massive risk. The Cetagandans' wormhole blockade is not easy to get around."

He starts in on his food and then pauses, looking back up at her. "Care to join me, Rani? It's not all that appetizing, I know, but it would be rude to eat while a lady goes hungry."