[Oh, right. Henry wouldn't be used to dealing with other species. Dorian had forgotten. He speaks at the same volume, though with a lack of concern.]

Aliens—that is, extraterrestrials. Is that term in usage yet? It's hard to remember. Anyway, they are probably from another planet, or something like that. Dwelling over the technicalities of alternate worlds is a bit too much for me. Their culture is different, but their essential natures have been very like those of humans.