" 'Normal enough to fit in with the locals' is a bit outside the range of my experience. I've never met a non-shapeshifting species able to pass as another. At least, not without common ancestry." Height, build, and ear shape are not very big differences. He adds with a holographic smile, "I never knew elves were more than human folklore."

At the comment on hiding, Erek shrugs again, still just with the hologram. "Hiding from someone specific would seem like an initial reason, but it might not be quite accurate. There's a long story behind our arrival on Earth." He'll willingly elaborate if prompted, but for now Erek leaves the history of his creators unspoken. He continues, "We're also non-violent by programming, though. Many see powerful androids and immediately start thinking of our potential military use. Camouflage is a good defense against that way of thinking."