I wish there was a way we could communicate with the orbs directly. If we just had some time with them before they were taken away from us. [He pauses, brow furrowed in frustration] I've been on missions in the past where we've discovered unfamiliar entities. We've been able to talk with them, learn about them, even make alliances.

Not that I think we should ally with the orbs, but at least talk with them ourselves.