Some of Athena's many advice to meeting new races;
One-- Always learn their culture before making any dramatic encounters; if not possible, then have a liaison that would guide you throughout the new world.
Two-- Never put yourself in a position that would warrant the attention of more than 3 people; that number is all it takes for rumors to spark around your existence.
Three-- Avoid the world's police force as much as possible.
Four-- Probably don't take a member of a Royal family hostage.
Van might have made up the last part, but if he remembers correctly, then the others should have been mentioned to him by Athena. He was sure that there were many more; but alas, he could not remember most of them. But in his current situation, he supposes it didn't matter.
