#roveg

[sharry-arry-odd]

'And what about you, Ouloo?' he said loudly, jokingly. 'What's your take on the socio-political woes of the Galactic Commons?' Ouloo stood on the pathway, holding a tray of her elaborate puddings as though she didn't know what else to do. 'I want everybody to get along, and I want to make them dessert,' she said quietly.

The Galaxy, and the Ground Within, by Becky Chambers

[karin-gespenst]

What my favourite fictional characters teach me - open list part 7

Gapei Tem Seri:

Use your connections to help other people

Be kind to children

enjoy a nice bath once in a while

or a dessert

tell people if you need a minute to yourself

agree to disagree in the appropriate moment

Speaker:

tell your siblings how your day went

speak up for yourself, not just for others

put on some music and dance! (Bathtub strategy forever!!)

teach someone how to make your favourite dessert

Roveg:

tell your children you love them

speak up about injustice

showcase your art!

make new experiences and meet new people

enjoy the heck out of your meals

teach someone your language

Ooli Oht Ouloo:

build a welcoming place for everyone

learn about other cultures

start your day with something enjoyable

a little gardening is good for you

your children will tell you who they are, give them time

Ooli Oht Tupo:

find some cool rocks

talk to people about your hobbies

ask people before you enter their homes

have more dessert

enjoy trashy movies

[karin-gespenst]

in my opinion, Becky Chambers’ wayfarer books become better if you read all of them and read them several times.

there are many small details that you might miss the first time around and they make the stories and the entire wayfarer universe more coherent.

one example is when in the second chapter Corbin is complaining about Rosemary being unexperienced and listing situations where she might be unable to cope, and he mentioned Quelin enforcers. Fast forward to the chapter when the crew are indeed inspected in Quelin space and it is Corbin who suffers the most from it, and Rosemary knows how to help him.

And then there is that line how Enforcer Bevel would be “great fun at parties” and Ashby replies “Only if he has the proper formwork for it.” Three books later we have Roveg, who is not only having a blast at the music party with the others, but also initiates everyone watching vids together, invites Speaker for breakfast and has a moment with Pei and whatever it is they are drinking. Not your most typical Quelin, but very good with his formwork.

[asexual-spock]

Can I offer you a niche Wayfarers series meme in this trying time?

[asexual-spock]

Whenever I picture Roveg or other Quelin I think of a big ol Bathynomus giganteus

Anyway I love Roveg and I want him to be my best friend. Please everyone read The Galaxy and the Ground Within

[da1armbandit]