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[drmcsexy]

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you both. We will definitely be there.

[collateraldamaging]

Thank you. Does your guest have any dietary restrictions?

[drmcsexy]

Nope. None at all, though thank you for asking.

And technically none of my own.

[collateraldamaging]

Wait, can you still eat normal food as well, or should I make alternative arrangements?

[drmcsexy]

I absolutely can, but thank you for thinking about it. It doesn't do much for me nutritionwise but I still enjoy it.

[collateraldamaging]

Oh, good. I am an excellent cook, I'm glad you won't be missing out.

[drmcsexy]

I'm glad I'm not either, but you're cooking for your own celebration dinner? Shouldn't you be enjoying?

[collateraldamaging]

It's not exactly a celebration dinner, I just didn't feel like calling it something it can't be either. Since you've asked... if I had proposed at home, my parents would have wanted something called a yuinou. It's a dinner for the couples' families to get to know each other better and exchange gifts to bless the union, before the engagement is official.

Obviously that's not something we can ever do, but I would like to get as close as we can in spirit. I'm not using a traditional menu, but a representative one for the people who can't be here. So while at home, yes, this would be an event at a restaurant, in this place that would take it even further from what I want.

[drmcsexy]

That sounds beautiful though, and I'm glad you can have it here as well. You cooking makes sense then.

Is there anything I can bring or contribute? For my friend and his love?

[collateraldamaging]

These days, yes. Like a lot of traditions the origins are questionable but acknowledging the ability to change -- both oneself and the intent behind things like traditions -- is meaningful. And I know my parents wouldn't mind how far I'm straying from our culture to make this right for us.

Not that I can think of. We're already borrowing dining sets from friends in the building.

[drmcsexy]

Good. I'm glad. My mom was like that as well. So long as it was right for me so I'm glad you have the same. I'm glad we get to share this with you as well.

If you think of anything, let me know.