Rose, I-- that is to say you aren't completely correct about our species' methods of reproduction and propagation; it seems you have the general idea but are mistaken about our ability to reproduce without the mother grub, but--
--doesn't it seem entirely too soon to be even idly discussing matters of that sort in an intellectually curious manner? I mean, matespritship at my age is hardly considered to be a lasting bond and-- I mean, I am entirely fond of you and eminently enjoy your presence but this does seem all a bit inappropriate... doesn't it?
*She doesn't turn away or pull away her hand - but why did Rose have to mention the buckets?! - but she does avert her eyes, looking downward.* I have... much to think about, now. Perhaps we could, ah, resume the dress fitting and reconvene at a later date? *Shit, they've finished the dress fitting.* And... discuss things? As we did momentarily preceding this?
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Date: 2011-11-24 02:34 pm (UTC)--doesn't it seem entirely too soon to be even idly discussing matters of that sort in an intellectually curious manner? I mean, matespritship at my age is hardly considered to be a lasting bond and-- I mean, I am entirely fond of you and eminently enjoy your presence but this does seem all a bit inappropriate... doesn't it?
*She doesn't turn away or pull away her hand - but why did Rose have to mention the buckets?! - but she does avert her eyes, looking downward.* I have... much to think about, now. Perhaps we could, ah, resume the dress fitting and reconvene at a later date? *Shit, they've finished the dress fitting.* And... discuss things? As we did momentarily preceding this?