Their technology is capable of such a thing? ( A pause, and the tone is thoughtful. ) Well, with what we've been told I suppose it shouldn't come as a surprise. Folding space as a means of faster than light travel.

( He's unsurprised that it went wrong, but if he could see the notes and the calculations maybe something could be done... )

Shockwave. ( He passes on the Senator part, because it really is pointless to keep using it when he doesn't hold office here. ) It's a pleasure, Rung.