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[failassassin]

[Turlough looks...well, slightly fidgety.]

I know this might be a stupid question. But what all do you give someone on Valentine's Day-either on your world or on Asgard? Dates are out of the question because of her...job, but I'd like to give her something anyway. I've had girlfriends before, but that was ages ago and we didn't really do Valentine's Day like you lot do it. [because whooo aliens!] And when I was on Earth, most of the time was spent in an English public school-not of my own choosing, mind you. [by the little scrunched up expression on his face, it's pretty obvious what Turlough thinks of English public school (it sucks.)]

So while I'm no stranger to the subject of love, I...sort of am to gifts. [it took him a lot of strength to admit that and now he's frowning a bit.] Any help would be appreciated.

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[alternia_strength]

And I do not intend to give them. But wait, you have no wish to mate with her, and yet you wish to be romantically involved? So, then, you are interested in a platonic relationship?

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[failassassin]

I don't know how things work where you're from, but where I'm from if you want a relationship, you do things in stages. First you woo her, then you go on a date, then you "mate."

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[alternia_strength]

It is similar, but there is a biological imperative and assumed that we must produce genetic material at some point. A difficult to avoid reality of our world in that we have certain duties to perform.

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[failassassin]

Well, considering this place, it's safer not to have offspring, what with Travelers returning home at no notice. Besides, I'm not even sure we can.

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[alternia_strength]

Errr... welll... hmmm... uhhh...

You... have a point.

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[failassassin]

I often do. [said with a smiiirk.]

Anyway, I don't think I've introduced myself-my name's Turlough. What's yours?

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[alternia_strength]

Equius Zahhak. ... ... ... It is a pleasure. [The latter phrase sounds like he's chewing the words out. It's nothing personal, Turlough. He has the social graces of a rock.]

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[failassassin]

[he can't help but smirk slightly at the feed.]

Anyway, thanks for your advice, Equius.

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[alternia_strength]

It is worth considering at least, Turlough-human. Perhaps we will speak next time of less... tawdry topics.

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[failassassin]

I'm not human! [said with a bit of exasperation because yes, that's what matters.] I'm Trion. Turlough-trion, not Turlough-human.

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[alternia_strength]

Ah, I see. Turlough-trion in that case. What is the difference, if you don't mind me asking?

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[failassassin]

I'm not from Earth.

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[alternia_strength]

If you're making the specification, that much is obvious. No, this is more a biological question. Are you distinct or largely similar?

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[failassassin]

I suppose we're largely similar.

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[alternia_strength]

Very well. That, at least, explains what I require, Turlough-Trion. I am at least pleased that you understand no insult is meant in using your species as an indicator.

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[failassassin]

Not at all. I've never seen anyone do something like that before, but when we've got plenty of nonhumans around here, I can see how it might be necessary.

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[alternia_strength]

I am more accustomed to speaking to various species in that fashion. Humans can be quite touchy about it, however.

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[failassassin]

They can be touchy about a lot of things.

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[alternia_strength]

You, Trion, are a master of understatement.

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[failassassin]

One of my better traits.

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[alternia_strength]

A frequently maligned but positive trait. In any case, we will speak again in the near future.

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[failassassin]

I'll see you around, Equius.