Humans Through Alien Eyes

They inhabit fragile, constantly-dying bodies. More than three-quarters of their mass is fluid, yet they are functionally solid. As suggested by this contradiction of terms, they are exceptionally flexible and mobile entities. However, they are also quite resilient against all manner of threat.

They require sustenance at least once per full rotation of their home planet, or they become diminished in both mental and physical capacities. They consume, as is to be expected, a significant quantity of fluids to maintain an optimal balance. However, they also consume organic matter, generally obtaining such from other deceased life-forms.

When damaged, they often vocalize to signify distress. Depending on the exact kind of damage, they may also secrete fluids. However, it is not unheard-of for their greasy outermost layer to interfere with the secretion of fluids, so instead, such fluids will gather underneath the outermost layer, resulting in discoloration of same. If damage of either nature occurs in the topmost portion of the body, cerebral and/or motor functions may become impaired, resulting in debilitations up to and including death. Damage can also occur in the solid portions of the body, most commonly in the form of fractures or breaks in the bone structure. This may also result in disability.

In regards to physical form, they are generally symmetrical, with two of almost every major piece, although often, the "superfluous" second part is still vital to normal function. To elaborate on this point: they are possessed of two eyes, two ears, two brains, two arms, two legs, two hands, two feet. Even the external parts that are not duplicated are, instead, bifurcated, such as the nose (with its two nostrils) and tongue (subtly split along a center line.) In addition, even several internal organs are also duplicated, and in most cases, the organism is capable of normal function even after the removal of the superfluous unit.

They walk with an impractical, bipedal gait, in which they deliberately throw themselves off-balance, then catch themselves, using the forward momentum so generated to propel themselves along. While walking, they often appear as though they are about to collapse entirely. Were it not for developed reflexes, not to say an incredibly acute sense of balance, it is apparent that they would.

The human condition seems to be one of embracing dualism and inconsistency.

Culturally, they tend to be very warlike and often will not surrender except to improve their own position.

Use caution.

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