Anwei kept her neck straight, but her eyes drooped for an instant. "I think my parents would probably go into shock if they saw me consorting with so many aliens. On the other hand," she looked thoughtful, "maybe I can borrow a dress and get some portraits taken while I'm here. Then if I do return, I can show them that I did have my hair in a socially acceptable configuration - at least once."

Of course for her parent to actually see those pictures, they would have to be risen from the dead. Which for all she knew was possible.

"If only hearts would follow minds and do the sensible thing! Well, I suppose we should enjoy ourselves now, and honor this place with our happiness."

"I didn't even think of that. It must have been a big change, coming to Stacy. I wonder that we don't have more reptilian people like Kang - the heat and humidity must be great for cold-blooded folk."