Challenge #01445-C350: Instruments of Entertainment
Dedicated to the Steam Calliope. – Anon Guest
Rael was glad that the Archivaas who were going through the Vault of the 20th Century had finally decided to ship confusing items to Amalgam for analysis, rather than making Shayde, and himself, go all the way to it.
This one… seemed to be an unholy mess of pipes on wheels. There was an unseemly grin buttons and platforms that, on a smaller device, might have been piano keys. It had ornate works of art around its exterior, bright colours and outlandish figures. And the word, “Melodeon”.
“Aw ye ripper,” cooed Shayde.
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Challenge #01433-C338: Pressing Suit
Courting gifts given in hope of acceptance, they vary from culture to species. – @knitnan
On the mating rituals of Galactic Species…
As a whole, the mating habits of Galactic Society are so wide and varied that one may be excused for missing the signals of another. For example, most species gift food to their desired mate, but the solitary and territorial B'la'b'lankh sing[1] for their mates.
To the Vigin, a food-gift of meat is the deadliest of insults, while to the Car'ni'vra, a fruit basket can, has, and will begin a war. Be certain you know what you are flirting with so that you know how.
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Challenge #01143-C046: Can it, Carol!
@callmegallifreya - Some misunderstandings are not made better with infodumps…