The reality of the other person is not in what he reveals to you, but in what he cannot reveal to you. Therefore, if you would understand him, listen not to what he says but rather what he does not say.
If you take that advice, not saying anything at all, I would consider you brilliant
It serves three purposes: First--Since the aliens are intelligent, they will know that since I didn't say "Take manavendra to your planet" that I really did say "Take manavendra to your planet". Second--Since the American military is not intelligent, maybe they'll bomb my backyard instead of the country. Third--Since there is a picture of a butterfly, maybe Reb will go hunting there (of course, at the same time the Americans are bombing). 

well, trysts, please have a drink first (or rather two)