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[rathercommon]

Hullo everyone. It's Kitty.

[ Kitty looks a little more normal than she did the last time she made a post on the network, since the last time she made a post on the network she looked like a tiger. She's bright-eyed, cheerful, and has a pair of very elaborate and beautiful earrings. ]

So, I'm taking a class in journalistic methods at the local community college - it's a brilliant class, too, I'm having an excellent time, school really gets much more worthwhile when you get to the college level, doesn't it - and we've been given an assignment to conduct interviews. I know that some of you are willing and happy to help me out and submit to being interviewed. [ Her grin is confident. ] It's nothing too personal, I promise - just some stuff on your attitude towards the locals here, that sort of thing. It'll be fun.

[ This...is not one hundred percent truthful, since the assignment is to interview one person, not the whole community. But, hey, why not do some broad info-gathering, right? ]

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[dendarii]

I'm ... still not sure.

[ A beat. ]

But they look lovely on you, and I am deeply happy to see you wearing them.

[rathercommon]

[ But she shakes her head, reaching up to her ears - ]

Sorry. I thought - I really thought they were from you. I guess it's sort of creepy, wearing them, isn't it.

[dendarii]

[ Oh god. That makes his heart leap up into his throat - and his next comment come out a little too forcefully. ]

No. Please keep them on. If you're comfortable with them. I wouldn't have thought to get them for us, but ..

[rathercommon]

[ Her hands slow, hesitate. ]

Are you certain?

[dendarii]

Exceedingly. Exceptionally. [ A hint of wistfulness in his tone. ] It's ... nice to see our relationship laid out so concretely.

[rathercommon]

Right. 'Cause you can tell, like, everything from them, right?

[dendarii]

[ Miles nods. ]

Your orientation, your relationship preferences, your commitment level, whether you are seeking additional partners ... and the smaller piece in front is for pronouns.

[rathercommon]

What - and that other you knew all that, did he?

[dendarii]

Given what I remember of his conversations with Gregor ... yes, I think so. I can tell you what they are, though, and you can change them if you like.

[rathercommon]

[ She nods - go on. ]

[dendarii]

[ He leans in closer to peer at his screen. ]

Poly, bisexual, committed, not seeking other partners at this time, and female pronouns.

[rathercommon]

Huh. That's a little presumptuous.

[dendarii]

Er. Well - probably. But having nothing down would have meant the opposite.

... Mine came with extra pieces. I could help you customize yours if you like.

[rathercommon]

I wouldn't mind it. Since I certainly am open to other partners.

[dendarii]

[ Miles blinks at that. ]

I - er, you are? I mean, that's fine, I had just assumed ...

[rathercommon]

You two aren't exclusive with me, are you?

[dendarii]

We're not taking any partners besides each other and you. Gregor was very clear on his expectations.

[ Said with a tone that suggests he relishes that aspect of it. ]

[rathercommon]

[ Her response is a small shrug. ]

Well, I've always been clear enough. Monogamy isn't me. If I see someone, I'll go for them.

[dendarii]

Ah. Well. We'll need to change your earrings a bit, then.

[rathercommon]

That'd be good. Are you going to wear yours?

[dendarii]

I ... er ... I'm not sure.

[rathercommon]

Why not? Embarrassed?

[dendarii]

A little of that. I pierced my ears but I never actually wore anything on Beta Colony.

[rathercommon]

Oh, am I really that embarrassing?

[dendarii]

-- No! Of course not.