"Very well." The K'da sits on his haunches, so he doesn't have to crane his neck back to look up at Schön. "I was on a scout ship staffed by my peoples, and somehow found myself here in this Nexus. My kind are symbiotic, and cannot live longer than six hours away from our hosts. That time had nearly passed when I came across Hunter. Fortunately, humans are compatible with K'da needs, so he has graciously volunteered to allow me temporary shelter. We have been unable to locate the way back for me."