I have just received a letter from my parents on Earth. They have been following the news of all the troubles here on Rubi-Ka and have decided to visit before the planet "blows itself up".
This will be the first time I have seen them since coming to Rubi-Ka, so I am a little anxious. They certainly did not approve of my coming here, so I do not know how they will view my lifestyle.
Even so, while they are visiting I will attempt to make the best of it.
-- Hejiro