807 The Decision

The crowd discussed in small groups for a few minutes, and Max could see a few hugs and tearful goodbyes among the Co-Operative, marking the decision to stay or go. 

"Can I make a request?" The young Centaur asked. 

"Certainly, you can. We will likely grant it if it is reasonable and within our powers." Max agreed, making her giggle. 

"I would like a placement within the forests of your ship. It's not natural for my people to live so tightly cramped together or in cities. There were members of a city-building species in our world, but we only rarely stayed there for more than a day or two." 

Nico smiled. "We have a wildlife population management department. They tour the forests and other wilderness areas to make sure that the balance of the local ecosystem is in a sustainable state. Do you have any experience in that department?"