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Qingming in Space

“Xraxrajz, we are here because Mr Wang was a dear friend of your mothers’.”

“Mrs Wang, my apologies for all the disturbances. Xraxrajz has never been around this many humans. Especially Chinese Humans.”

“Oh I was just explaining the concept of a broom to Xraxrajz. He has never seen one. We are a mostly aquatic race, we’ve no need for one.”

“Please don’t point, son, the Chinese Humans consider it rude.”

“No I don’t know why they stab those fiery sticks into those containers. Just do it and stop asking questions.”

“It’s not a real fire, son. The colony doesn’t permit real open fires. It’s a virtual holographic fire. Mr Wang, when he was still alive, told me that the Chinese Humans back on Earth would burn offerings for their ancestors who somehow moved onto other dimensional realms. At least that’s how I recall in his explanation.”

“Yes, I know that they’re all eating in a group and with their mouths. It’s not sexual for them. Just smile and decline the food politely”