It was beautiful. Large and flowery, decked with ribbons and lace and every last scrap of silky or feathery material he could find. Absolutely, perfect. Absolutely pink. He pressed his fingers to his lips and spread them forward, letting out a loud 'mwah!' as he did so.
"Hey Lindine! How the Antoinette display coming?" Isheyne, fellow curator, appeared in the entrance way of Lindine's newly decorated room.
Lindine wheeled around, grinning obtrusively, "Wonderfully!" He trotted forward and gripped her wrist, tugging her into the room,” Look at it!"
Isheyne's smile faltered a little, but she forced it back into place,” It’s very...pink."
"I know!" Lindine squealed and moved toward the bedcovers, straightening them out,” Isn’t it wonderful?"
"Was Mary Antoinette’s room this pink?"
"Oh, probably,” he sat down on the bed; something visitors were never allowed to do, and staff members rarely so as well. The regulations didn't seem to bother Lindine, and he flopped back against the mattress, tugging a pillow forward to bury his face in,” Isn’t it splendid?"
Isheyne nodded hesitantly,” Very nice, Lindine. Very good work. Is it ready?"
"Oh yes, just about,"Lindine slip of the bed and righted the pillow,” I’m just waiting for the model, now."
"That's a relief,” said Isheyne, rubbing a hand through her hair,” We’ve docked, you know."
"Have we? Where to?"
"Star City. Some of the paleontologists have homes here, and they get a two month vacation after that last expedition."
"Oh, wonderful!" Lindine clapped his hands together and tottled toward the doors,” I’ve always wanted to come to Star City."
"Really?" Isheyne lifted a brow,” What for?"
Lindine's smile turned wistful, his eyes glassy,” They have terigon,"he whirled around, clutching Isheyne's shoulders,"Do you know what terigon are?"
Isheyne shook her head,"Not a clue, sorry Lindine."
"Oh!" he let out a little squeal and clutched his hands to his chest,” They’re the most adorable little things! I've wanted one for ages now. And seeing as we're here..."he grinned brightly as Isheyne,"Do you want to help me with my hair? I want to be properly presentable when I register."
Isheyne let out a little sigh, but nodded her head. His hair would be a formidable task but...he was a cheerful fellow. She didn't really have the heart to turn him down.
Lindine squealed and threw his arms around her in a tight hug,”Thank-you!"