This bit is from 'The Tuloriad' by John Ringo and Tom Kratman, part of Ringo's Posleen series. About half the book is from the perspective of a roup of Posleen who have escaped Earth after getting their asses kicked by Humans. Landing on a planet, an initial landing force immediately deploys into a defensive formation as ... nothing happens.
"I've always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific." - George Carlin
Quote:"That's it? Nothing else?" Essthree asked rhetorically.___________________________
"I think you've grown paranoid from dealing with the humans," Esstwo answered.
"It's impossible to be paranoid when dealing with the humans," Essthree countered. His voice grew contemplative as his head cocked to one side. "Somehow, your wildest imaginings of doom never quite equal the reality."
"I've always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific." - George Carlin