It's a busy half hour, but perhaps more due to nerves than stress. At one point, one of the neatly set tables go up in flames - the tables and tablecloths are flameproof; turns out one of the shape shifters let the jitters get to them while 'assimilating'. It's one way to learn, but perhaps not the most reassuring one.

All in all, time flies when you're busy, and by the time everyone's done getting things ready, Ramon's set out rows upon rows of glasses filled to the brim with water.

"Everyone take five! Get some water or you'll regret it later! Dehydration's a kick in the butt!"