"You're allowed." He could not hide the grin in his voice. "You are more than welcome to braid as many as you would like into my hair. I would gladly show the world I am yours."
It is true that most people would not understand the significance of the braids. He would have to return to Essek's people for anyone to understand that it was not a new hairstyle that Caleb was trying. It meant something quite deep and powerful.
"I, uh, I would return the gesture but I do not know how to braid." He chuckled, slightly embarrassed and blushing. "There's not a similar gesture in my culture. Gift giving, I suppose. But it's not as... as obvious in human culture. Not unless marriage."
When rings got involved. Courting was a much more formal process for Essek it seemed. Caleb would figure out something. Perhaps some books on how to braid so that he could learn and return the gesture. Caleb would make sure to return it somehow.
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It is true that most people would not understand the significance of the braids. He would have to return to Essek's people for anyone to understand that it was not a new hairstyle that Caleb was trying. It meant something quite deep and powerful.
"I, uh, I would return the gesture but I do not know how to braid." He chuckled, slightly embarrassed and blushing. "There's not a similar gesture in my culture. Gift giving, I suppose. But it's not as... as obvious in human culture. Not unless marriage."
When rings got involved. Courting was a much more formal process for Essek it seemed. Caleb would figure out something. Perhaps some books on how to braid so that he could learn and return the gesture. Caleb would make sure to return it somehow.