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[ She shrugs. ] That's only one part of you.

And being Betan is another part of me.

[ A slight shake of her head. That doesn't mean much to her. ] I keep hearing that term thrown around, but all I know is that where you're from there's some colony called Beta.

[ She blinks. ] Really? That's all they told you about it?

Yeah, that's all I know. It didn't exactly come up much.

Oh. Then it's little wonder why you're surprised by this.

Am I going to get an explanation or continue to be surprised?

Well, ah, Beta Colony is a egalitarian-liberal state, proud of their civil liberties, and well-known for tolerance and liberal attitude towards all varieties of sexuality.

I'm guessing 'liberal' is an understatement. [ A beat, then: ] So, this is normal for you?

To be honest? This is the first time I've asked anyone since marrying Aral.

Then you should talk to him first. Just so you know upfront, you'd be the first woman for me.

[ Which is strange to think about. Had Allison experimented at all? Well if the woman hadn't, it's a good thing she's not her. ]

Oh, we've already talked about the possibility before. You're just the first that'll actually happen.

[ And she blinks. ] Really? Your first woman ever? [ Then her eyes start to light up with that, a smile growing on her face. ]

Yeah, the first. [ She doesn't need to even ask if that'd be a problem. The look on Cordelia's face makes it clear its not. ]

It isn't an opportunity that's come up before.

That is a tragedy.

[ She snorts. ] Does it make that much of a difference?

[ She shrugs. ] It can. Some prefer women, obviously. For others, it just gives a different perspective in general. And still others, it may not be their thing at all.

I hope you're not in the latter group, to be frank.

[ She's eyeing the woman out of the corner of her eye, not-so-subtly looking over Cordelia's features. The woman is undeniably attractive and there's something to say about her confidence... ]

And what makes me the lucky first candidate?

[ She smiles easily with no hint of sarcasm. ]

Because I think you're a good and beautiful person.

[ Oh. It takes one look at Cordelia's face to realize the woman isn't joking. Those types of words are rarely applied to her without sarcasm.

Involuntarily, a faint blush creeps onto her cheeks. ]

Most people wouldn't say so.

Do you think I'm like most people?

No, or I wouldn't be considering anything. You and your husband have already talked about this?

Not with you specifically, but yes.

Would you mind keeping it discreet? Excluding your husband. [ Because even she isn't going to ask Cordelia to lie to Aral. ]

If that's what you want. From Miles especially?

Yeah, and the people I know from home.

[ She's heard enough dyke jokes. Primarily from a talking bomb, but why risk it. ]