After a week and a half after the first cooking class Dal-Yora sends out invitations for tea party.
"We shall have to make a date of it," Inara says to Teronmas. "Although I should perhaps be offended that you seem to think I only have one quality." (She does not, in fact, sound at all offended.)
(Privately, Padrikiun thinks this is probably a scandal and is mildly wondering if there is anything he should be doing to salvage the Vaesteri's reputation.)
Overall, they can have a nice and fun evening where the children (and Aaren) can hang out and the adults can Plot.
An enjoyable evening is had by all! And by the end of it, Inara will have worked out a date for watching Earth media with Teronmas.
Which Inara turns up for precisely on time, with a box of baking.
"Dad insists we provide our host gifts," she explains cheerfully.
"He also loves an excuse to bake. There's almost too much baking in his house right now."
"It's an excellent problem. Although 'Chelle complains about the fact that she can't go anywhere without having to take something with her."
Snort. "I guess he could try monitize it. Though, I don't know if lightkeepers are allowed to have side jobs."
For which I am grateful. Even the Vaesteri residence is not big enough to make this conversation last for long. They reach the TV room, which the relevant device in honored display.
They have to drawn the curtains, because whoever designed the interior decorated failed to account for "light on the screen". Luckily, the place looks quite cozy this way.
"Nice," Inara says looking around, regards Teronmas thoughtfully. "What are your feelings on cuddling?"
"Wise words." He puts the baking goods within reach and then sits down on the very comfortable sofar, patting the seat next to him.
It is definitely a good way to be introduced to Earth media! Inara is not necessarily the best partner for viewing things with - she makes observations, alternately cheers for and chides the characters, and generally commentates her way through it.
He loves some good commentary. What's even the point of watching something together without them both participating?