And, sure enough, a curious look passed over Basnaaid's face. "Weddings?" she asked, her question hanging there as if she was unsure if it was better to pose it to Tisarwat or her guest for the explanation.

"A type of union," Tisarwat supplied, both eager to help and to seem knowledgable, "usually between two people. Earthlings tend to be monogamous in their relationships."