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It's a pleasure to meet you, Trucy. [He extends his hand for a handshake.] Please, just call me Faize. I'm not actually an ambassador and I am not quite sure how he managed to make such an error...

[He is just a humble swordsman/alchemist/symbologist/engineer/researcher/navigator but how well do any of those translate to a fancy title? Not well at all.]

Could you tell me exactly what Christmas is a celebration of? I believe that would be the most logical place to begin.

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Well, I don't mind! It's actually supposed to be a religious holiday...or that's how it started? Uh, do you know anything about Christianity...? Well, either way, it's to do with a figure from that. You're supposed to spend it with your family o loved ones, and exchange presents.

I'm afraid I know nothing of Christianity or any religions that may be practiced on Earth. Much like holidays, it wasn't...exactly a topic of conversation that came up frequently when speaking with my Earthling crewmates.

[NOT EXACTLY...HIGH PRIORITY THERE. Do Earthlings even stick to any religions in S.D. 10, post apocalyptic the WWIII apocalypse? Who knows.]

But am I to understand that Christmas can be celebrated without any actual religious ties? If that was merely how it began...

Yeah, it can be! Daddy and I aren't religious, really, but we do the whole present thing.

[ because presents. ]

I see. What sorts of things does one usually exchange as presents? Or can it be anything?

[He is just all about minor details, apparently...]

Well, anything, yeah! Whatever you think someone will like...Like, I got my daddy a coffee mug and some other things, and Pearls got a necklace...

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While I wouldn't mind learning...won't the height difference make that somewhat difficult? [Also, she's not exactly inspiring a lot of confidence here with "the steps of it I can remember anyway"] Unless you intended to explain as opposed to demonstrate.

Well all I know is a very simple dance, if we're going to do something like a ball room dance, so it shouldn't matter too much! And of course I'm going to demonstrate! That's the best way to learn, hands down.

[No, don't mind what she's saying there! She knows a box step now, that's good enough!]

I must agree, it really is the most preferable method when it comes to something like this.

[Alright then, getting to his feet because apparently we're doing this. Despite his mention of a height difference, he's actually not all THAT tall. His platform shoes are really what makes the difference so problematic.]

I suppose I should take this opportunity to introduce myself before we get started. My name is Faize Sheifa Beleth.

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[With a happy squeak she gets to her feet as well, offering him a very polite curtsy!]

I'm Mabel! It's nice to meet you, Faize!

[Gonna hold a hand up to him!]

[In return, he raises his right hand to his left shoulder and inclines his head and shoulders slightly. Not the deepest of bows, but apparently that's how they do it on Eldar.]

It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance as well, Mabel.

[And he'll take that hand, leading her a little ways away from the table so that they don't accidentally bump into it or something.]

[Okay now what, Miss Box Step??]

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[Funnily enough, side from the ears...nothing. There's nothing notably different between an Eldarian and an Earthling. At least as far as biology goes...]

Another excellent point. I most certainly am not. [He smiles a little bit.] Though...before I take your advice, might I ask your name? And perhaps if you have any suggestions of things worth trying?

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[yuri hardly even notices the ears anyway; the kritya have ears and antennae, so he's just used to that, given how often they saw him back in terca lumireis. not that he's really the type to make a big deal of it anyway.]

The name's Yuri. [there's no hesitation in that introduction, he says it only with a casual shrug that probably betrays the formality of his attire (even if he's already loosened his tie to indicate that much).] Guess it depends on what you're looking for. Savory, sweet? Salty? A little starting point can go a long way when we've got this much food.

A pleasure to meet you, Yuri. My name is Faize Sheifa Beleth.

[Gesundheit.]

I wasn't really looking for anything in particular, though I will admit to a fondness for foods that are at least slightly sweet.

That's kind of a mouth—I think I'll just stick with Faize.

[he'd prefer to keep it short and simple. it keeps things easy that way—talk about lazy.]

A little sweet, huh. I think that should be easy enough. [his eyes graze the table that has all the food laid out, and yuri's just taking a moment to scan everything for something.]

Probably not a good idea to start with a full on dessert... [even though yuri likes his sweets. instead, he finds something of a compromise, a savory crepe that still has a bit of sweetness. he tried it earlier, and was pretty into is. he'll pick up one of the small plates holding the crepe and hand if off to faize, along with a fork.] Give it a go. If you don't like it, you can always move on to the next thing.

That's perfectly alright. [He laughs lightly.] It would almost be odder if you were to use my full name in casual conversation.

[Because Yuri is right. It's kind of a mouthful...nobody actually calls him that unless Official Business™ is involved.]

[He takes the crepe, raising a brow slightly. This is sweet? He sure wouldn't have guessed that by looking. Once he takes a bite though, his eyes light up ever so slightly. It's not super sweet, but it's just enough to turn his tastebuds on their heads. Especially since it doesn't taste like what he was expecting.]

What is this, exactly? Merely by looking, I never would have guessed that it has this sort of flavor... It's good!

[Ah kitchen science. Cooking truly is a wondrous thing, especially when it involves crossing cultural barriers. Err...planetary barriers? Both.]

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I...see. [He gives the stranger a curious once over.] Are you unfamiliar with it because my assumption that it's an Earth holiday is incorrect? Or is it that you yourself are not an Earthling? Forgive my asking, I am merely trying to make as much sense of the situation as I can.

[You look like an Earthling to him but man, what does he know.]

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An Earthling? Well, I'm not of Earth, so I can say 'no' to that comment. I'm from the planet Ephinea.

[He's a little aware of the different planets and there are humans from many different ones -- though he's not really sure which planet this 'Christmas' comes from, but it does appear to be a more human custom from what he's gathered.]

Ephinea? I have never heard of such a planet, though I suppose that comes as no surprise. Just a single galaxy is big enough without considering the universe as a whole.

My apologies for my assumption, in any case. I hope I did not offend.

Hardly. Humans appear to live on many planets, from what I've been noticing. It's not unique to Ephenea nor to your Earth. It is strange, however, that a race lives in so many places -- perhaps they're all place where the climate is perfect for that.

[If anything, he does find it interesting. Something to think about.]

Perhaps. In my experience, there's always been a small physical difference of some kind between humans from different planets. [He chuckles lightly, pointing to one of his own ears.] For example, we Eldarians are human, however our ears are noticeably different than the humans of Earth.

But I am admittedly still quite new to space travel. It seems my horizons were just not broad enough. It really is all quite fascinating, though. Is it simply that humans on different planets happened to undergo identical evolutionary paths, or is there some other explanation...

[He seems oddly excited about this prospect for some reason. But thankfully catches himself before he starts rambling about lord knows what.]

Ah, but where are my manners? My name is Faize Sheifa Beleth, it's a pleasure to meet you. [He lifts his right hand to his left shoulder and inclines his head slightly.]

I'm afraid that biology is not my field of expertise nor is it hers, now that I think about it. [Excuse him as he talks to himself.] Though it is an interesting premise now that you speak of it. It is quite interesting that humans appear the same on many planets, and now that you've brought it up is something I'd like to look into.

[Oh dear, he's sparked the nerd in Hubert now. Good job.]

Ah, but I digress. My name is Hubert Oswell and it is a pleasure to meet you as well. [As Hubert puts his arms behind his back and gives him a formal bow in return.]

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[Faize jumps just a little bit. Goodness, Peko, you were just so quiet! He didn't even realize you were there. ~~Just like a Japanese ninja!!~~]

Oh, no I was just... [Being an alien weirdo.] Trying to figure out what some of these dishes are. My apologies, I'm in your way, aren't I?

[Here, let him just...move to the side a little. Get your crackers, girl.]

You are, yes.

[SO RUDE... now that the route to the crackers is open, she steps in and, for all intents and purposes, seems to ignore the other. Hmm... grapes and cheese and little slices of some kind of meat, that looks pretty good. She's reaching for her crackers when she glances back, giving him a bit of a frown. These are all things that seem obvious to her, so what was he looking at, exactly? Something further down the table, perhaps?]

Which ones were you looking at?

[Wow. So blunt. Even blunter than he is!!]

Well...mostly that. [He indicates a bowl of what appears to be caviar since that's kind of a weird looking food that's near crackers.] Though I was also unsure as to what most of those meats are as well.

[You know, those ones that you were taking a minute ago. Apparently he knows what cheese is, at least.]

[At least he knows what cheese is... Peko glances down at her plate, then back to Faize with a bit of a stare. Where on earth is he from that he doesn't know what even this stuff is...

Then again, judging by the ears, he might not be from Earth at all. At least, not the one that she knows.]

Do you not have things like this where you are from?

[And then she just kind of wordlessly offers the plate. If he wants some, just go ahead and take it, apparently.]

Meat in general, yes, of course. [What kind of weird place wouldn't have meat?? Okay wait, scratch that, this place doesn't have animals, right?? WHERE DOES THE MEAT COME FROM HERE???] However, the fauna of Eldar is somewhat different than...wherever this is from and whatever it is. There seems to be some similarities, however...

[Really, who gets this analytical about meat?]

"Eldar" is where you are from?

[Erudaa, that is. Thank god, after all the weirdos she's met here, she was almost afraid he was going to say he was from Japan. Maybe Katsura's Japan, where everyone is odd and apparently aliens run half the government?? It's hard to say.]

The food itself is similar to what I would expect to see in America or Europe. [Which makes sense, between Archer and Natalia.] Though I have seen some Japanese dishes as well.

Yes, Eldar is my home planet.

[Ah good so not just some weird alternate earth country or something. A whole different planet. Though he promises his people do not run the Earth government! They came in peace.]

America and Europe are...countries of Earth, I presume?

America is a country, Europe is a continent.

[An honest-to-goodness alien who doesn't seem to be full of pop-culture references like Katsura. At least, at the moment.]

Aside from the food, is this place similar to your... planet?

[As she finally moves a bit away from the food so he can get to trying some of those weird things he was looking at before! Try the caviar, it'll certainly be totally normal and delicious.]

[He laughs lightly.]

Ah, well...I have only just arrived. And as I was immediately brought to this gathering, I have not had the chance to explore this colony properly yet. Though...I am inclined to say that the answer is no. While it does appear to be a fairly technologically advanced civilization, much like my own, I'm afraid Eldar is not as hospitable now as it was in the past. Our sun is very near the end of its life cycle, you see. In roughly sixty years, it will be unable to sustain life.

[Casually said before reaching over to try some of that caviar. And some of these meats and cheeses, why the fuck not. He seems surprisingly unbothered for a guy whose home planet is apparently going to be gone in his life time.]

But perhaps the colony will prove to be more similar than I assume. I will have to investigate once this party has reached its conclusion.

Ah.

[How is she supposed to respond to that? On one hand, she appreciates how frank he is about it, and if it bothers him, how well he keeps it from his face. That's something she can understand perhaps more than most. On the other... her limited range of experience carrying conversations never really prepared her for those kinds of things.]

While you investigate, watch your step. It can be quite dangerous, here. [Best to just ignore that bit entirely and move right along to the kinds of things she does know how to answer.]

Can it? I will be sure to keep that in mind, however I do not think there will be much cause for concern. I am quite capable of defending myself.

[He does have a sheathed rapier slung on his right hip, after all.]

But still, it is better to be aware of on'e s circumstances, so thank you for the warning. I appreciate it.

You're welcome.

[Well, he seems to have found himself something to eat in spite of not knowing what it is, and Peko's gotten her crackers, so as far as she's concerned, this conversation is over. Maybe someday she'll get better about continuing conversations and chatting... maybe someday.

For now, she just gives him a bit of a nod, then turns as if to depart. Which she will do if he doesn't say anything to stop her.]

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[He smiles as well, chuckling a little bit.]

Don't be so sure, you still have yet to see my dancing, after all.

[He's not usually one for jokes but...well that was an easy one. And when she tightens her fingers around his like that, well, it puts him enough at easy to give it a shot. What a nice young lady, wow. So polite and refined and basically not like any of the female members of the Calnus crew. What a refreshing change.]

But jokes aside, I am very glad to hear that. And please, just Faize is fine.

[That is an easy joke and she laughs lightly at it, though she does cover her mouth with her free hand daintily. Apparently all the princess stops are being pulled out this night. Regardless, she smiles then even as she chooses to take initiative and pull him gently toward the dance floor, tilting her head as she adds--]

Very well then, Faize. Please, just call me Natalia as well. Titles and the like truly don't belong in a world like this if you ask me.

[Guess who doesn't care for class distinctions!]

As you wish, Natalia.

[He keeps his hand in hers, allowing himself to be lead out onto the dance floor easily. Lady's choice as far as the location goes, apparently.]

[Well, they don't wander toward too close to the center - she rather imagines that if he's not confident in her dancing, then that would be a folly on her part to bring him to the spotlight. No, they're closer to the outskirts but at least definitely on the dance floor. So she turns to him happily then, offering a smile.]

Well then, I believe there is no time like the present, Faize.

[And she rests her hand on his shoulder easily at that. She may or may not be excited, even though she's pretty much been dancing most of the night away.]

Indeed.

[Okay, if nothing else, he has at least managed to pick up on proper dancing form from all his sideline observing. So he rests his hand on her hip without hesitation. She's definitely going to have to lead though, because even with simple box step lessons from Mabel earlier, he's still fairly hesitant about what he's doing. He keeps glancing down at his feet a little more often than he should, honestly. But he just really wants to be sure he doesn't step on her feet or something, okay? Completely valid concern.]

So how long have you been here? I'd imagine a while if you have the means to organize an event like this. I correct?

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oh my god i have no excuse for how late this is i'm sorry

no worries! i've been late on tags myself the past few weeks

sob so long as i'm not the only one ;u;

you're really not the only one...

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