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Florence, hmmn? What a lovely, unique name! Icarus would have to file that one away in to his memory bank, just in case!

”Not entirely, no. Our differences are more closely tied to our innate natures. You see, the solar cherubs are diurnal, while the lunar cherubs are nocturnal! We are almost like … how do you say … ‘sub-races’ of one another? No, no … oh, drat! What is the word? When a species develops and evolves traits based on their environment? Our people used to be quite segregated, you see, and we have always lived vastly different lifestyles. I imagine that the differences developed some time ago, lost to us in the throes of history. It’s a shame, really. I would have loved to learn all about where the divide for cherubs begun.”

Oooh, Icarus had quite the itch to answer the next question! An intriguing question! It was a shame that it was a complicated one with no easy answers. Or, perhaps it was a small blessing. These people were clearly interested in the state of the Cherub and Sluagh network. That alone spoke of a great maturity that Icarus had not come to expect. Icarus addressed Jet quite contently.

”Fascinating question! I’m so glad you asked! No, no, allow me, Daedalus!” The lunar cherub had not said a single word as Icarus made a gesture that seemed as though he was holding his lunar counterpart’s eagerness to answer questions back. ”Our politics is a complicated matter. Lunar and Solar cherubs themselves are divided, and yet they are reliant on each other, and so in this we are quite dependant on the success of one another. Each Solar and every lunar is an integral cog in our society. We could not live the way we do today if not for the acceptance of our differences. If you want more details on the exact inner workings and will not find it too dry, I am happy to oblige you! As for our affiliations … well, you can see that we are quite closely tied to the Sluagh.” Icarus gestured to Cillian’s blank face, offering a charming smile before laughing, a bubbly and light sound. ”But we cherubs also quite enjoy the company of our elven friends!”

Oh. A hallowed child? Eisetsu had interesting traits … Icarus was curious what traits where the mutations and which were just a result of excessive hybridization! He had seen visitors with such muddied genes passing by the windows of the cathedral before, but never Icarus seen one so up close and personal!

”As anyone who becomes used to a certain way of living, the solar cherubs do have some difficulty with seeing at night time. If I am being completely transparent, it is largely because solar cherubs never truly see the darkness. Dusk is often the darkest we ever see. I must tell you, Below has been wreaking havoc on my sleep cycle!” Icarus gave a light-hearted laugh. ”Solar and Lunars are just … attuned differently. We’ll put it that way!”

Aaaw, what an adorable little elven child! Ledie’s outfit was so cute! Precious little angel! How could Icarus ignore such an adorable face, and with such a fun question!

”Solar cherubs highly prioritize fun!” It wasn’t entirely untrue, but perhaps a little misleading to put it that way. ”Lavish balls, grand parties, banquets, organized public dances … you name it! Variety is the spice of life, after all!”

Nyria couldn't help but show up at the auditorium to see the new races that had shown up. She listened to everyone speak, not really sure what questions to ask, but she was definitely enjoying the answers! "Not really a question... But should you ever find yourself in the Below and wanting to stay here, I would love to throw a party just for you and your people!" She looked at all of them as she spoke, but she made eye contact with Icarus after he had mentioned parties. That was her forte after all.

"I am quite fascinated by your kind, I see that you have feathers... Do you have any relation to the Fallen?" She figured the answer was probably no, especially after someone had asked about the Fey, but this was a Q and A after all and she didn't want to feel like she had nothing to ask.

Ledie smiled and said "Thank you." Then she asked "If you come live in the Below will you throw fun parties?? My mommy and daddy threw boring parties.." She grumbled Then looked up to Icarus to see what answer she would get this time.

This child was one after Icarus’ own heart! They would have made a fine cherub. ”If the decision was made to allow our people to come and go from Above freely, I am sure we would be more than happy to throw numerous parties! What sort of things do you look for in a ‘fun’ party?”

Ledie thought about Icarus' question, what would she want at a party no one had ever asked her that question before. Certainly never her parents. Her mother thought a party was a droll event with tea sandwiches and listening to boring music than actually having fun. Her father thought a party was being in a large ballroom talking to lots of boring people. Ledie yawned thinking of her parents. Then she said blushed and said "I'm sorry about that.. Umm, I would like lively music, balloons, dancing, cupcakes!! Other yummy stuff, lot of fun conversation!!" Ledie bounced on her little onsie covered feet thinking of a exciting fun party.

Well then! It seemed this Cillian had no idea what a question and answer session was about.

And if there was anything the kumiho hated, it was uppity jerkwads.

"Two questions, if that's all right. What are you most proud of about your people–– and is it a cultural practice for the Sluagh to only answer questions that suit your purposes and give nonanswers about everything else?" they asked primly, as if they didn't understand the implication of what they were saying. Of course, it was fairly clear– what was the point of having a representative at a question and answer session that refused to answer questions, and if it wasn't a cultural norm, then why had he been chosen or come along instead of someone with an ounce of tact? Certainly the Cherubim didn't seem to be rebuffing questions.

And really, even if it had been selfishly-motivated, Chaesh's question– and that amber-coloured nightmare's before theirs– were terribly important from a purely anthropological stance, and therefore valid regardless of motivation. A race's unique gifts and vulnerabilities were what characterized and framed their culture.


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Eisetsu gave Cillian a direct look and she whipped her two tails about in annoyance. "I'm sorry but if they are here shouldn't our people help to find them?? To make sure they are safe and being cared for properly??" Eisetsu was a glass half empty kinda of girl. "What if they are in a home being raised by someone who doesn't understand them?" Eisetsu frowned deeply since it was her problem. Her family loved her, but she didn't fit in with them, that was why she had chosen to live in the dorms and study to her hearts content.

Yue bit her lip as she tried to think of a question. She didn’t want to be rude. They were all representatives of below and she wanted the Sluagh and Cherub to see them in a good light. Her Anthropologist side was fascinated and wanted to learn more about them, but if they pushed to hard would they close themselves back off and disappear?

She sighed as her question got asked, well not exactly her question but it was similar enough. However she wouldn't have asked it in such a rude way. She almost wanted to face palm but that wouldn't be appropriate.

"If it isn't too rude to ask, You mentioned that you had no plans to assimilate into current society at this time. Could assimilation at all be a possibility and what would you need shown from us?" Yue asked finally.