Thaedus slowly comes out of black shadow and strokes his lenghtered beard wistfully with his gaunt hand while placing his other hand on his bent back and taking unsure steps forth. The elderly Viltrumite sways to left and right weakly on his feet.

"If you have come to witness the leader of the Coalition of Planets, then, my child, here I am at my frailest. Ask whatever question bothers your young mind, I will answer it as best as I am able to with my old wisdom."