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[truth_is_cold]

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I'll resume my dinner duties whenever I'm settled. I'm greatful to whoever covered for me. [And he's considerably less angry, now.]

[Private to Friends | Audio]

I brought you some things. It has been only about a week, I presume? [They're small things. Something for Lua, Wanda, Tosh, Dylan- that he's already unfortunately delivered-, Ben, Kozak, and Perry.] I'll drop them off whenever would be suitable.

[Private to the people watching Ben | Audio]

How is he doing?

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[truth_is_cold]

I know you're a geneticist. I thought having something unknown to Earth would be interesting. I know it's easier to access here- [But there's the personal touch of actually giving the gift.

For Perry, his box contains a very nice suit from Rhade's time. High collared, dark, and simple design. Why? Because Rhade got clothing for earlier eras, and he knows sometimes the ship docks in future ports.

He goes to see what he's cooking.] I wasn't aware you could cook.

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[vanshrike]

[Given Kozak's sudden reluctance to come near it, Perry takes the plant to set aside somewhere for him. He follows Rhade to the kitchen area after that and the other box are taken care of, going about setting the rest of the table.]

I thought it was a universal constant that all gay men can cook. [He answers dryly, though it isn't without a self-deprecating note. It doesn't linger long.] I didn't think to ask; anything you don't eat?

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It's... certainly something. Not entirely unpleasant, I do appreciate it. I think I'd like to study it. [First priority: deactivate its odd trigger to his senses.] Thanks, Rhade.

[He's definitely not getting into the personal aspect of the plant at all beyond the friendly parameters, or considering how rarely he was ever given gifts before the Barge. Instead, he simply follows behind the two at a leisurely distance.]

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[truth_is_cold]

I can probably eat more than you can. [He's a braggart, yes. Those genes let him enjoy some stuff that would usually kill most people.]

And sadly I'm from a breeder culture and men that entirely prefer the company of men as familial partners are few and far between. [He doesn't sound biased, though. "Entirely" being the operative word. He's coming to grips with one of the people that he loves now leaving his life again, and not liking it.] So on all counts, feel free to surprise me.