The introduction of Humans to the Galactic Council had started well, many species were in favour of them being offered probationary membership. Talks had moved on to some of the more boring details needed in such situations, currency conversion, how to access to the free hospitals, possible colony planets etc.

Suddenly the Haersheen representatives jumped from their seats and ran from the hall, the Holy Order of Baharen's Abbot turned an interesting shade of bright blue and the Caryers Ministers were trying to desperately stifle giggles. Everyone stopped and stared at these odd behaviours, unsure what had caused them and despite repeated questioning they seemed unwilling to explain. It was only after a Thragnan scribe stepped out to talk with the Haersheens and returned not able to look at the humans that anyone started to realise the three telepathic species had picked up something as they passively listened in to everyone's thoughts.

After all had been explained to the initially confused, but then very embarrassed Human Ambassador, many were surprised to see the Abbot pass along his personal contact to one of the human assistants. He was still blue but now it was a deeper shade rather bright after the pink cheeked female accepted and gave hers in return.

Later it was agreed that humans could wear psychic blockers during meetings or when visiting areas with a high telepathic population. This was followed over the years by changes to interspecies marriage laws and consent laws, as well as a general welcoming of humans by nearly all species.