Well, isn't it obvious that a thermal liner needs to be as close to the object as possible, Alex?
It's a crowded shuttler, just get going!
We readers also want to see something!
So, can we infer from this, that nudeness is a lot less a social taboo in the Loroi society than in our Human societies?
(But then, if he wears underwear, what is there to show anyway?)
Vote for Outsider on TWC: charred steppes, borders of territories: page 59,
jump-map of local stars: page 121, larger map in Loroi: page 118,
System view Leido Crossroads: page 123, after the battle page 195
Also just want to say CONGRATS to Arioch for getting this far! "and many more!"
Now Arioch is going over the top Well, probably he wants to show that Loroi are foreign to the concept of "privacy", since they can listen in to anything anyway.
They're foreign to the concept of modesty, at least.
Well, it's Alex's turn now. Will he go through a lengthy explanation, though Beryl's admission pretty much voids at least half of the argument ... or will he man up, choke down his embarrassment and not be a spoilsport to Talon?
Krulle wrote:So, can we infer from this, that nudeness is a lot less a social taboo in the Loroi society than in our Human societies?
(But then, if he wears underwear, what is there to show anyway?)
Nah. It's likely that their definition of modesty and privacy are different compared to ours. As a warrior society, I'd hazard a guess that they would likely tend to see things more from a utilitarian perspective.
Beryl had snuck a peek (for SCIENCE!) during Alex's recovery/detention in the med bay so Talon needs an excuse. Maybe to make sure that the suit is worn perfectly.
novius wrote:They're foreign to the concept of modesty, at least.
Well, it's Alex's turn now. Will he go through a lengthy explanation, though Beryl's admission pretty much voids at least half of the argument ... or will he man up, choke down his embarrassment and not be a spoilsport to Talon?
We do already know how it will turn out:
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Privacy is absolutely out of the question given they're still tentatively trusting. I'd be surprised if there wasn't a standing order not to let him out of sight unless he were in a controlled space, like he was back in his cell; though that doesn't mean they all need to ogle him while he changes clothes. I'm guessing Beryl will be the lone Loroi left since she has already gotten a look.
I'd also bet that while she's busy ushering Talon out, Alex gets changed as fast as he can while her back is to him.
I suppose it is a little interesting, but not surprising that Stillstorm would have restricted any data collected during Alex's time in the infirmary. Gotta maintain discipline on your ship in the face of a sinister and definitely evil alien spy.
On the matter of privacy, in the military there's probably a difference between showering with your own crew and showering in front of the ambassador of another country. We've been told in forum posts that Loroi usually eat alone, and it is kind of weird for them to eat together, so it's not like they have no concept of privacy.
There's certainly an argument to be made for swallowing one's pride and going along for the ride in a situation like that, but beyond his own personal discomfort, there's the fact that he is representing all of humanity. Assuming humanity and the Loroi union are going to meet up later, it's not a bad idea to display some normal human standards. (That's probably not what's going through Alex's head right now, though.)
I had been hoping for a point that Alex indeed is wearing a uniform and that there are regulations and norms about proper identification, nice to see such a thing is in.