While Julan's surprise was obvious, Janius remained casual. "Hm? Oh, no, any man and woman who are old enough can do it if they both want to. Doesn't mean they should. Unfortunately, if there is anything the Hist and the Divines both agreed to put into their children, it is the powerful curiosity to try it out regardless of whether it's a good idea." He put a hand on Julan's shoulder and leaned down to his eye level. "I wouldn't worry too much. If you haven't been thinking about it by now I doubt it'll be a choice you'll face here at the village. It's just worth mentioning."

Janius stood up straight again. "Did you have any more questions?"

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"I've been just as eager to meet Ahnasha's side of the family as well, in truth," Llarasa said. "Ahnasha and Fendros have been telling me a little about you all. Despite being an Imperial city, the culture in Leyawiin just seems like another world compared to here. Ah, but I'll get back to in just a blink, I need to greet my brother. Fendros!"

After stepping away from Fendros to allow Llarasa her own hug, Calia addressed Ahnasha with her hands clasped and her elbows slightly bent. She quickly recovered from her hint of emotion at an alarming speed, almost as if her tear ducts had sucked away all the extra moisture. "I am sure they are delightful, Ahnasha. It is only natural to be nervous when introducing one's family. Especially outside of an arranged pairing such as where we found ourselves. But enough about that, shall we get settled? We have some events to catch up on, no doubt, and if that smell is any indication I..." Her smile faded and she blinked a few times. She quickly shook her head a moment later. "Excuse me, I was lost in ages-old memories for a moment. What is it that is cooking?"