[ he will stand by his belief that bugs and snails are a hundred times more palatable than nutrient paste. At least he's not the only one not afraid to try something new! ]

I think that depends on what their intentions are.

[ if they truly are psychic, he supposes they already know he's skeptical, but perhaps their lack of reassurances in that case only proves his point. ]

They seem friendly enough, but I'm concerned that they know as much about us as they do. They make it sound like this was part of some higher plan.