"Life was a little different on the Lion Turtle," he shared softly. Not really nostalgic, but the memories weren't unpleasant. "Everyone there thought we were the only human city. There wasn't any other out there. Our city was the whole of civilization. There was a lot of concern on making sure everyone who married got married to the right person so there was as much fortune for the family as possible and any children born would be good additions to the community. There wasn't a lot of expectation that people would find love on their own and get to be married to that person. Love and good fortune weren't usually compatible."

He gave a shrug, "Not that I gave a lot of thought to finding love, either. But it wasn't the first concern when you learn what courting is for and how it should happen. I didn't give a lot of thought to having a relationship with anyone like that until after I spoke to some people here. It was an... enlightening conversation."