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Characters: Signless, Disciple, Psiioniic, Sollux, Feferi, and Aranea? SORRY IF I MISSED SOMEONE
Location: The Ancestor Den
Rating: PG? Maybe a bit of language.
Time: April 25th-30th? IDK However long people want to stay, just use this a catch all log xD;
Description: With the arrival of a certain catfish, there are a lot of discussions to be had.

[It was strange that it had never occurred to her that any of their "enemies" might appear here in Death City. BREW certainly worked in mysterious ways if it thought someone like the Condesce would easily lend her hand to the war effort. She supposed she should at least be grateful that it had stripped her of so many of the things that would make her a dangerous foe, but considering what the Empress' mere presence could do to some of those she held dear to her, Di wasn't feeling especially thankful.

Given that their home was away from any of the free shelters where most newcomers resided it seemed the obvious choice to open up their doors to all those trolls who would be in immediate danger of the Condesce. She scrambled around making preparations for the large host of people they would be getting--thankfully she still had all the furs she had on her person upon her first arrival and they would serve as good temporary beds until they managed to get something better.

The couch had been covered in blankets and pillows, all the furs laid out before it to make a secondary bed. Drinks were pulled out in preparation and when the first knock came she quickly marched over, peeking through the glass in the center of the door before opening it up.]

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[Psii grins. Is wonderful idea, and very Dii.]

Think he would like anything you did, but that sounds perfect.

[Psii approval is had! This is very, very important.]

I also went and got us a human movie, just to show what is kinda expected during this time. It was suggested to me by the lady in the shop so I haven't seen it myself, so we can experience it together.

Have been curious about human movies. Hal said should watch sometime, for cultural reference.

[And is quite curious about human romance. Surely can't be as weird as seems.]

What is movie called?

27 Dresses. Short isn't it? I think all human movies are like that. At least all of the ones I've seen.

That doesn't tell anything about what sort of movie is.

[Humans. Go figure. But Psii is willing to give try, to understand human ritual Dii wants.]

[She laughed a little and shook her head] No, but there's a summary on the back.

[She jutted a finger towards the door.]

The common room is empty, want to watch it now?

Okay.

[Is cute, how Dii wants to ensure secrecy.]

[Shh. Not cute. This is very serious!!

But Di is plainly excited, not just as this big decision but it spending some time with Psii and bonding.]

Great!

[She bounces to the living room and pulls the DVD case from the cabinet the TV is situated on. She takes out the DVD, and tosses the case Psii's way]

If you wanted to read it.

[Psii catches case, and reads summary carefully.]

This would be better title for movie.

[Is still unclear on how dresses fit in, as finds spot on cushioned public seating zone.]

Wouldn't it? I don't know, I guess it's just a human thing. The longest title I've seen yet is only six words long and it doesn't really reveal anything about the movie either.

[She pops the DVD in and the goes to hop onto the cushiony seat, curling up at Psii's side]

[Psii leans against Dii, welcoming the contact. Still finds it funny that smallest of his family is fiercest.

Tips head at opening of movie, confused.]

Is this ritual so important to humans that everyone participates?

[Be careful to never use the s word out loud in front of Dii]

It is! It's partly a life ritual and partly a celebration, I think. The families and closest companions of the two getting married are invited and after the wedding itself they sometimes have a thing called a recwption which is like a party.

Guess if only have one romantic partner, choosing them would have greater significance.

[Psii watches as young female human travels back and forth between two of these parties, becoming quite confused by throwing of bouquet.]

What is obsession with Earth flowers?

I don't really know, honestly, but in this case there is some sort of tradition that whoever catches the bouquet is fated to marry next. [She gave Psii a playful elbow and wink] So I'll be sure to toss it your way.

[Psii blushes, and ducks head.]

Would be waste of Earth vegetation. Don't even have single quadrant filled.

[Speaking of which, something seems strange to him.]

If humans aren't going to be culled for failing to find mate, why are they in big hurry to get married?

[It was a good question, and Di had to consider it for a while.]

Humans don't live very long, from what I've read. I guess they feel they need to early on? I'm not really sure, to be honest. That would be my guess.

[Which was a little sad to think about. She knew she and Signless had gotten together very early on their lives, but it wasn't something they had actively sought. Indeed, in Signless' case he had abstained from quadrants for quite a while.]

Makes sense.

[Is sort of sad that humans don't get to live very long. As species, Psii is rather fond of them.]

Can understand celebration with family, but putting article in human newspaper just seems like bragging.

[She wrinkled her nose a little and nodded in agreement.]

She does seem to be a little... [She made a vague gesture with her hand in regard to the younger female human] oblivious.

Not as much as human male.

But guess would be very short movie if they weren't.