Pearl & Quasit (Pt. 46)

"But that would mean the Mariri is thousands of years old," surmised Pearl in numinous marvel.

"In thousands of years you'd assume the Mariri would pick up a thing or two about Yu Qi culture. Because we need to understand if that Yu Qi Warship meant to salvage our cargo or obliterate the Phengodidae, because from what I know from legend, the current Yu Qi Queen regime mightn't take too kindly to succession. And just how the fike the Mantidae fits into this equation. I'm hoping the Mariri can clarify."

Pearl sighed. "Let's hope you find out between tea cups."