"I certainly wouldn't object," Inara says coyly.

"Awesome."

"Gosh, who knew that promises of Earth media could be so effective," Felix says elbowing Fernando.

Ima-Aidala will be here quietly shipping this, until she remembers Inara's early comment about monogamy.

Parafi is very confused, but he's not going to interrupt.

"You appear to have found Ina's weakness: Earth media."

"You mispronounced quality."

Felix whispers to Parafi. "Hot leaf juice is a reference to an Earth show, where a character mildly offended the other by referring to tea as that."

"-Thank you," Parafi whispers back.

"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.)

"Far from me to imply such. It's obviously one of many."

(Okay, back to shipping.)

(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.)

"Ooh, good save," Inara applauds.

'Chelle laughs. "Well, you two are well suited in wit if nothing else."

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.

Indeed, a date. A date?

Which Inara turns up for precisely on time, with a box of baking.

"Dad insists we provide our host gifts," she explains cheerfully.

"Your dad taught you well." He accepts the box and makes a pleased sound at the smell.

"He also loves an excuse to bake. There's almost too much baking in his house right now."

"What a great problem to have." He says while leading the way to the TV room.

"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."

"I doubt he would, even if they were. He very much believes in just feeding people."