Answer - Stillstorm's orders and professionalism. She at least does not trust the 'likely Umiak plant', but she certainly does not want some biological agent introduced to her crew or the Loroi populous in general. The best she can do with the annoying fact that Tempo has declared the "entity" a 'diplomat' and the fact that their previous examinations have not revealed any agent or virus that their current science can identify as hostile is isolate him and make sure he is well-guarded.Karst45 wrote:If that true, why didn't the guard "fell a cope"? If i was the only guard of the alien elf-chick... i would probably try to be friendly... maybe more considering the "several week" he spend in isolation.sunphoenix wrote:Alex was kept in isolation for his own good and for security and for future diplomatic necessities. I would not put it beyond the pale for the demonstrably aggressive, and assertive Loroi females to not consider taking a few 'unsanctioned' liberties with the attractive male in their presence.
On a modern U.S. Navy ship if similar situation such as an exotic and demonstrably lovely young woman were on board... the captain would likely post his most reliable and dependable guards to make sure the passenger was not unduly harassed or molested. You don't put a soldier to guard the Admiral's daughter who has a reputation for being a horny-dog around women!
Same principle holds here... possibly.