Rosettes and Ribbons (fiction)

Rosettes and Ribbons is a novella set in the Paradox Universe.

R&R was chosen for the Best in Show anthology, later reprinted as ''Furry! The Best Anthropomorphic Fiction''.

Blurb
"Pelipenele is on her first trip as Dr. Edisse's xenoanthropology intern, to the planet Aren, to a dig-site being unearthed by the passionate and intimidating Aera. Little does she know that her dull, easy translation assignment is going to be nothing of the sort... This story was chosen for the 'Best in Show' anthology. "

Notable Characters

 * Dr. Edisse, Peli's mentor; Asanii
 * Dr. La'aina, Clan Sereon, Aera
 * Du'er, La'aina's mate, Aera
 * Pelipenele Argentson

Minor Characters
Peli's big sister Doni

Databank access
U-banks yeald step by step video

Art
See side panel, it shows the evolving concept of what Peli looks like. The earlier art has her having a more pronounced muzzle, and a more furry look.

Also art within the story: the stone strips, the statue made of Jaen, the ribbons

Also a string quartet playing music of a popular Hinichi composer

Mythology
Changed mythology study: Edera'yn now considered

'fool-lover' and comic relief.

Edera'yn

Taleyina

Seyela

Seersa gods are the four sisters

Food and Drink
Nut and carelberry pastries

Neriss punch

Species mentioned
Naysha

Stirlanders (spelling?)

Phoenix

Human

Tam-illee

Hinichi

Purchase Details
Rosettes and Ribbons is available as a stand-alone e-book, and is also included in the collection Claws and Starships.