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They preferred the less terror-causing approach. First the non-

threatening arrival, then the pretense of having come in peace, a few

diplomatic handshakes, promises of goodwill and harmony, gifts,

offerings of help, sharing of some useless technology… all that sort of

thing.

Then dinnertime!

The Flooble waited for the first call from Earth. Of course all language

went through a translator, so there was no problem with understanding

what anyone said.

“Earth to unidentified space ship…”

The Flooble sighed with satisfaction. They were right on time, and as

gullible and stupid as he had hoped.

“Come in Earth.”

“Who are you?”

“I am an alien, but don’t let that bother you. You are aliens too, except

you’ve got used to it. I have come in peace,” he said, “My name is

Unpronounceable. I wish to explore your planet, make friends, and share

lots of good things with you.”

“Welcome Unpronounceable. We will prepare an extravagant

welcome for you. Please land when we’re ready.”

“That’s very nice of you. Thank you,” said the Flooble, chuckling to

himself. He licked his lips and grinned with all three hundred of his tiny

teeth. This was going to be all too easy.