"Whose Notebook Is This?" I Stepped Forward. "So You Really Like My Butt," Said the Alien Woman.

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During a routine briefing, a misplaced notebook filled with sketches causes quiet confusion. When a human man steps forward to claim it, an alien woman recognizes the drawings and confronts him with sharp humor rather than anger. What embarrasses him is, in her culture, a sign of attentive respect. His unguarded honesty and awkward silence reveal more than intention ever could, shifting their dynamic from formality to candid curiosity. This science fiction story explores human sincerity colliding with alien perception, showing how accidental truth can become the starting point of trust and unexpected connection—proving that sometimes what feels mortifyingly inappropriate in your cultural context is actually flattering in someone else's framework, and that honest attention creates possibilities that perfect professional distance never allows.

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What did you like about the characters in this story, and which character did you feel closest to? Did David's mortification at being caught sketching someone he found attractive resonate with you, or did you connect more with Kessa's direct interpretation of his careful observation as flattering attention rather than inappropriate behavior? What would you have done in David's position when the notebook was found—claimed it immediately despite embarrassment, or stayed silent and hoped it would be overlooked? And what about their different cultural interpretations—does observation without consent feel invasive to you, or does the level of care in David's sketches suggest genuine respect regardless of whether he had permission? Don't forget to write in the comments.

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