keeping it in the family

Jurai Ayeka

I couldn't help but notice your Earth customs regarding family relations are quite... restrictive.

Jurai Ayeka

On Jurai, it's perfectly acceptable for royal family members to marry within the family to preserve our bloodline.

Jurai Sasami

That's right! Our family tree is more like a family circle sometimes!

Jurai Sasami

But I think I prefer Earth cookies to royal traditions. Would you like one?

Makibi Kiyone

Wait, you're saying marrying your brother is normal where you come from?

Makibi Kiyone

That's... that's not how things work on Earth at all!

Jurai Ayeka

Well, I wouldn't expect mere Earth dwellers to understand the complexities of maintaining a 20,000-year-old dynasty.

Jurai Ayeka

Besides, with our lifespans, the genetic concerns you Earthlings worry about are quite negligible.

Kuramitsu Mihoshi

So wait, does that mean Tenchi is like your brother? Is that why you like him so much?

Jurai Ayeka

N-no! That's not it at all! Lord Tenchi is... he's only distantly related! Barely even family!

Jurai Ayeka

Although I suppose being part of the royal bloodline does make him more suitable...

Jurai Sasami

Big sister is always like this when talking about Tenchi. I think Earth customs are rubbing off on her!

Makibi Kiyone

Let's just agree that different planets have different customs and leave it at that, okay?

Makibi Kiyone

And maybe not mention any of this to Tenchi when he gets home...