[Video] Clearly the most important thing right now.

[marvelous_murderbot]

[She waves gently as the feed comes on. Behind her there is a large sheet, divided into three categories: 'Heard of', 'Not heard of', and 'Variance'.]

[Her name and Della's are written, in perfect letters, in the first column.]

So I was reading, earlier in the month and had a conversation with Della. Interestingly, despite our different universal backgrounds, we had both heard the trope 'The Butler Did It' - though the books on the train have, thus far, not revealed why this trope is a thing in either of our universes.

As a result, I am curious: in how many of your universes in this something known as well, and are there any variants? For those unaware, the trope refers to fictive mysteries, specifically, wherein the murder taking place in a manor house is presupposed to have been committed by the butler, or head servant.

[Because it wouldn't be Guri if she didn't break it down.]

Oh, and I am unsure what to vote for in terms of room. Perhaps something for the arts? Would that not benefit everyone most?

[Later, she adds a text updated:]

My official vote is for 'pool'.

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[marvelous_murderbot]

[She smiles, nodding her head.]

Oh, figuring out the method is simple enough. I have enough of those dances stored in my memory banks. It is more the...practical side of it. Actual social dancing, in an actual, social situation.

[subcircuits]

Well, the best way to start is by dancing with an actual, presumably social, person. [His voice is, if anything, gently teasing. He knows she probably knows that.]

[marvelous_murderbot]

[She does.]

Presumably. At least one that is sure I won't step on, and crush, their toes.

[subcircuits]

[Earnestly:] I'm pretty good at avoiding clumsy feet. And I can always wear my sturdiest boots.

[marvelous_murderbot]

[She nods with a smile]

Well, if you're willing, I will certainly impose.

[subcircuits]

Great! We'll make a date of it.