I took me a few moments to realise that the figure spoke in English.

“Um, hello?” I said haltingly, not sure what to expect.

“My name is DJAF *. .:ozz” His name sounded like a computer terminal having a fit.

“My name is Neil. How can I understand you?” I said?” He winched ever so slightly as I spoke

The figure seemed to contemplate this for a few while. “We as a race have developed beyond the need for a singular language. We instead use telepathy to communicate with indivual beings, allow your mind to translate our thoughts.”

I still couldn’t make out what the figure looked like, the sun setting obscured all the features. Almost as if he was reading my mind, he stepped around me and put the sun between us.