Only one out of seven of us is much like our dad.

And that's kind of weird!

Is it? He's pretty - one of a kind.

Well, yeah, but--I'm inclined to guess that that's just because other people don't happen to be like that, not that his--selfness--has some kind of "uniqueness" inherent trait?

I mean, part of it's probably also his childhood.

Yeah.

But, like, that didn't happen to Curufinwe. And he's--probably a happier person than your dad, but--

Still a lot like him, yeah.

So who knows.

I wish him skill finding a wife who also wants seven kids, though.

True, that bit might be challenging.

Your mom's really impressive that way.

She's just as stubborn as my dad.

Your whole family sounds really cool.

They are. 

You're so lucky. Six siblings, and that high-quality.

Don't think it was luck, but yeah.

Well, whatever word would be appropriate.

What's the current fashionable word for heritability of traits?

Trait inheritance, boringly enough. My dad's all over it.

It's an interesting field.

It is! I could probably be good at that if I really tried, I just--

I'd rather be good at making something. Less--hobnobbing with specific other smart people, more--still being useful no matter where you go.

Maybe it's petty to be so picky, but...

I mean, it's forever, it makes sense to take time to find your actual niche.

Yeah.

And, you know, in the meantime I'm learning things like embroidery. Speaking of which, the hot pink lace is actually quite fetching, I'm not sure if I ever thanked you for that.

You're quite welcome.

So much longer lasting than glitter as a prettiness-enhancing solution.

Perhaps it'll start a trend. Tirion loves its trends.