space travel

this is a funny place to put a gateway.
not so funny. it suits our needs.
when does it appear again?
any second now. we are expecting a visitor.
from arcturus? our home planet?
yes, and he will be thrilled at our progress.
he will also be hungry, no doubt.
yes, but there is plenty to eat on this planet.
so I've learned. and they transform so easily.
their cellular structure is very adaptable.
can I see how it works?
you are looking at it right now. all around you.
all I see is abandoned steel and junk.
clever disguise, isn't it?
you mean. . .
yes, this is how we store them for shipment home.
there's ruins like this all over the city.
yes, lots of humans to harvest here.
don't they notice?
it's just an old factory to them. of no value.
if they only knew.
thank goodness they never will. they're so clueless.
but cute, in their own way.
don't let our visitor hear you say that.
ok, thanks for the tip.
don't mention it.