"No, it doesn't get things done," Rhiow said. "It's restorative. Good for the mind and body, helps you stay on top of the things you do need to get done. I wake up in the morning, do my meditations and my rounds, head to the Council meeting, then nap. You should try it." All work and no play made people burn out. "Of course when there's a crisis on the ship I'll forgo my normal schedule but that's to be expected."

She laid down on the table and began grooming her forepaws, cleaning meticulously between her claws. "I didn't mean to make it sound like it wasn't important," she said. "It's commendable that you're making the effort. Many of our crew members are content to linger in ignorance."