Sweet F.A.
“Beverly–may I call you Beverly?–Beverly, have you noticed that the mean temperature here on Arkaria is slightly higher than normal for human comfort levels? I have found that humans prefer a body temperature of 21 degrees Celsius in order to operate most efficiently; however, there are several cultures who actually prefer that their body temperature is identical to the room in which they are standing. The Sheliak, for example; do you recall meeting them? There is only one way to measure the body temperature of the Sheliak, and, uh… I can’t say it in mixed company!”