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Starting the Day
Sometimes not even a Velorian can start the day without a shot of caffeine. Unfortunately this one found none in the pantry. So what's a girl to do?
Somehow I don't think she'd just fly to the nearest Starbucks the way she's dressed right now. It could cause a bit of a commotion when she got there without any money in her pockets.
But then, having her as a regular customer probably would pull in a lot of additional business.

Hmmm. I wonder if it would help if she were to dress like in the second picture. I still don't see any pockets, though.

Breakfast
There, that's better. Now she's got some coffee and a croissant to go with it. That ought to keep her going at least until lunch.
Maybe even long enough to get some clothes on. Though I wouldn't bet on it, as some of the later pictures will attest.

Like I just said, Velorians seem to have trouble getting dressed for meals.

The Catch of the Day
Okay, so you caught the Arion Prime. Now what're you gonna do?

Picnicking
There's nothing like enjoying a meal in the great outdoors. The environment just calls for fresh fruit.
Note how the first Velorian has removed her clothes in favor of a big napkin in order to keep the clothes from getting dirty when she splits the watermelon with her bare hands.

Why the second one also removed her clothes, I don't know. She can't be that messy biting into an apple, can she?
But then, wasn't this how Adam got into trouble in the first place? Was Eve a Velorian?

Or was Eve an Arion?
Arions don't like dirty clothes any more than the Velorians do. And the best way to keep clothes from getting dirty is to not wear them in the first place. Maybe the Velorians above had the right idea after all.

Where's that fig leaf when you need one?

At least Vels don't need any help cracking coconuts open to get to the milk inside.

Balanced Meals
Proper nutrition is important. One should always strive for balanced meals.

And a balanced meal does not mean a drink that matches your hair.

Strawberries and Cream
What else do I need to say?
Velorian or Arion, Terran or Krypt'erran, who can resist 'em?

Such ripe, red morsels. Just the right size to fit into your mouth. With a dollop of whipped cream to top it off. What more could one ask for?

Picking the Fruit
Before you can eat the fruit, you have to pick it.
So round, so firm, so juicy! That smooth golden skin the very picture of perfection! And the Vel ain't bad either.
Though why she's using that implement instead of simply flying up there, I don't know.

Typical Arion. She lets the Vels do the picking, then she enjoys the fresh-squeezed juice.

The Arions don't get all of that fruit, however. Some of it ends up in the hands of the teachers at the Girls' School, given by the adoring students.

Barbeque
You don't have to buy any charcoal if you can convince an Arion Prime take charge of the barbecue.
You do have to make sure she doesn't get distracted, however. She looks like she's about to reduce the entire meal to ashes.

Xara
Still a teenager in this picture, Xara is too young to drink alcohol so she's sticking with something a little milder.
Not that alcohol would have any effect on a Velorian, as she's shown from time to time when someone brings booze to an after-school party. She just doesn't let her mother know about it.

Her mother also doesn't know that Xara likes to have a cigar after lunch. With her invulnerable lungs, she doesn't have to worry about the effects.
Here, she's waiting for someone to offer her a light. Why doesn't she just use her heat vision? Because that would blow her cover.
And her clothes don't?

After-Dinner Smoke 1
Krypt'errans have also been known to go for the quaint Terran custom of an after-dinner smoke.

After-Dinner Smoke 2
Arion Primes, in their attempt to fit in with the people around them, try to emulate their customs. Though in this case, she seems to prefer something a little stronger. And why not, if the inside of your mouth is as invulnerable as hers is.
Plus, if done right, there's an extra after-dinner mint that comes with the smoke.

The second Prime hasn't quite gotten the knack yet. But note how she'd reduced the fire risk from burning clothes.

May I Take Your Order?
How do you answer that, but with...
Yes, Please!
Too bad they don't serve what you really want.

Fast Food
"No, no, Xara! You have to drive your car through the drive-thru! That's why they call it the drive-thru!"

She's still young. Give her time.

Shopping
Of course, the food doesn't come for free. Even a Velorian has to shop for the best price, especially if she has to make do on a Scribe's salary. After all, Velor isn't on the Gold Standard.
Is that ice cube stimulating her thought processes? And just where is she keeping her money?

Now that she's got the milk home, you'd think she'd be a little more careful drinking it, instead of spilling it all over herself.
Though at least she's keeping her clothes clean.

And this Arion seems to be having the same difficulty as well. What is this? Don't they have cows on Velor and Aria? Or are they dependent on being breast-fed by their mothers?

Delivery
Sometimes it's easier to have someone else bring the food to you rather than going out to get it yourself.

I wonder what kind of tip this Arion Prime gave the delivery guy. Don't worry, the bruises will fade long before the smile.

Travelling in Style 1
Velorians know how to travel in style and comfort. It may not be as fast as travelling under her own power, but it's more fun this way.
And with her tolerance for alcohol, she doesn't even need a designated driver. But then it can be a little difficult mixing drinks while driving.

Travelling in Style 2
Velorians aren't the only ones that know better than to drink and drive. While this limo may not have a fully stocked bar--only a single bottle of bubbly on ice--I can't find fault with what it does have.

Of course, we know the real reason they prefer those big spacious limos with the tinted windows you can't see into. But let's not get into that right now.

Dessert
Perhaps a Velorian's favorite part of a meal. They sure do like their sweets. Sugar and spice, and everything nice, or something like that.
Another of the benefits of their superior genetics. Thanks to her metabolism a Velorian doesn't have to count calories in order to watch her figure. And there are plenty of guys around to watch her figure for her anyway.

And of course the same thing applies to all the other Supremi as well, be they Arion or Krypt'erran.

Tipping
The service at this restaurant was terrible, so she's taking a bite out of the tip.
It could be worse, much worse. Given that she's a Velorian, she could have taken a bite out of the restaurant itself. You don't want to tick off someone whose heat vision could make the kitchen seem cold.

After Work
After another day at the office or the school where she has to work so hard to maintain her cover, she deserves to unwind with a drink or three.
She still has to be careful though. It wouldn't do for her to drink all of her friends under the table night after night.
After all, she needs somebody to stay awake to keep her company through the night.

Home on the Range
After a hard day on the range, she needs something cold and wet. And if you want some yourself, you'd better hurry. She could go through the whole case faster than you can twist the top off of one bottle.

Octoberfest
For this Vel, this is work. There's an Arion deep cover agent around here somewhere, and she's got to smoke him out.
Or is that "drink him out"?
She's keeping an eye out at this beer garden for someone (other than herself) who shows an unusual capacity for drink. Once she finds him, she'll arrange to accompany him home, to determine whether he is indeed an Arion.
If he is an Arion, he's just had his last night on Earth.
But if he's just a Terran, he'll be the luckiest man on Earth. At least for tonight.

Things Go Better
Do things really go better with an Arion Prime?
I don't know about you but I'm not going to argue with her, even if I do prefer the other cola.
Especially seeing as how the Vel seems to be in agreement with the Arion.

Helping Out
Of course Velorians also drink non-alcoholic beverages as well.
And if you're nice to her, she'll even help carry some in for you.
And if you're not nice to her, she may carry the whole truck in and leave it in the middle of the room. Imagine having to clean that up by yourself.

Like Mother, Like Daughter
Taking care of an infant Velorian isn't the easiest thing in the universe, especially when you're alone and stranded on a primitive planet. Julie's Mom had to learn a whole new way of preparing food. Though at least she figured out how to keep her clothes clean.

Give that upbringing, can you blame Julie if she likes to play with her food?

Manners
I thought the Girls' School taught their students better manners than to drink straight out of the bottle.
She probably has the refrigerator door open, too.

At least this one has the decency to use utensils. Though her posture might not be the best, she's at least keeping her clothes clean.

Some girls you just can't teach. No utensils and she's getting her clothes dirty.

Capping the Night
How can a hard-working Velorian end the day without a nightcap?
Are you going to refuse to join her for one when she invites you so nicely?

Of course, by a "nightcap" she might be thinking of something other than a drink. Will you refuse to join her for that?

Hopefully she'll have some coffee ready for you in the morning. But then, refer back to the first picture.

And then, of course, there's what follows the nightcap.

All-Nighter
I don't know if this is just a nightcap or if she's getting ready to start a new day. Or maybe it's just the Velorian equivalent of a three-martini lunch.

All Night
Of course, some Velorians just like hanging out all night.

And even if the alcohol doesn't really have any effect on a Velorian physiology, they still sometimes pretend that it does. Maybe it's just so they can fit in better with the Terrans around them.
Something about "hiding in plain sight."

Preparation
And speaking of nightcaps, just where does the brandy come from?
Brandy comes from wine, of course. And where does the wine come from?
Wine comes from grapes. Using her flight powers, this Velorian is helping out the pressing of the latest harvest.

The second Velorian looks as if she isn't quite sure which part of her body she's supposed to be using.
When they're done pressing, they'll probably help out by carrying the tubs to wherever they have to go for the next step.

Too bad they can't help speed up the fermenting process. The Arion looks like she's ready for more (of something). At least she knows better than to get her clothes dirty pressing the grapes.

Of course, not all grapes are made into wine. These Arions just didn't have the patience to wait.

Holidays
Even Velorian girls have to be good this time of year if they want Santa to leave them something good.
Leaving a special treat for Santa sure doesn't hurt.

Would you trust a Halloween treat from someone who calls herself "Poison Ivy"?

Midnight Snack
Once the sun goes down the Daughter of Darkness comes out to feed.
Her dietary habits aren't quite the same as those of a Supremis, but she knows what she wants and she will not be denied.

You can send me mail.

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	Starting the Day Sometimes not even a Velorian can start the day without a shot of caffeine. Unfortunately this one found none in the pantry. So what's a girl to do? Somehow I don't think she'd just fly to the nearest Starbucks the way she's dressed right now. It could cause a bit of a commotion when she got there without any money in her pockets. But then, having her as a regular customer probably would pull in a lot of additional business. Hmmm. I wonder if it would help if she were to dress like in the second picture. I still don't see any pockets, though.
	Breakfast There, that's better. Now she's got some coffee and a croissant to go with it. That ought to keep her going at least until lunch. Maybe even long enough to get some clothes on. Though I wouldn't bet on it, as some of the later pictures will attest. Like I just said, Velorians seem to have trouble getting dressed for meals.
	The Catch of the Day Okay, so you caught the Arion Prime. Now what're you gonna do?
	Picnicking There's nothing like enjoying a meal in the great outdoors. The environment just calls for fresh fruit. Note how the first Velorian has removed her clothes in favor of a big napkin in order to keep the clothes from getting dirty when she splits the watermelon with her bare hands. Why the second one also removed her clothes, I don't know. She can't be that messy biting into an apple, can she? But then, wasn't this how Adam got into trouble in the first place? Was Eve a Velorian? Or was Eve an Arion? Arions don't like dirty clothes any more than the Velorians do. And the best way to keep clothes from getting dirty is to not wear them in the first place. Maybe the Velorians above had the right idea after all. Where's that fig leaf when you need one? At least Vels don't need any help cracking coconuts open to get to the milk inside.
	Balanced Meals Proper nutrition is important. One should always strive for balanced meals. And a balanced meal does not mean a drink that matches your hair.
	Strawberries and Cream What else do I need to say? Velorian or Arion, Terran or Krypt'erran, who can resist 'em? Such ripe, red morsels. Just the right size to fit into your mouth. With a dollop of whipped cream to top it off. What more could one ask for?
	Picking the Fruit Before you can eat the fruit, you have to pick it. So round, so firm, so juicy! That smooth golden skin the very picture of perfection! And the Vel ain't bad either. Though why she's using that implement instead of simply flying up there, I don't know. Typical Arion. She lets the Vels do the picking, then she enjoys the fresh-squeezed juice. The Arions don't get all of that fruit, however. Some of it ends up in the hands of the teachers at the Girls' School, given by the adoring students.
	Barbeque You don't have to buy any charcoal if you can convince an Arion Prime take charge of the barbecue. You do have to make sure she doesn't get distracted, however. She looks like she's about to reduce the entire meal to ashes.
	Xara Still a teenager in this picture, Xara is too young to drink alcohol so she's sticking with something a little milder. Not that alcohol would have any effect on a Velorian, as she's shown from time to time when someone brings booze to an after-school party. She just doesn't let her mother know about it. Her mother also doesn't know that Xara likes to have a cigar after lunch. With her invulnerable lungs, she doesn't have to worry about the effects. Here, she's waiting for someone to offer her a light. Why doesn't she just use her heat vision? Because that would blow her cover. And her clothes don't?
	After-Dinner Smoke 1 Krypt'errans have also been known to go for the quaint Terran custom of an after-dinner smoke.
	After-Dinner Smoke 2 Arion Primes, in their attempt to fit in with the people around them, try to emulate their customs. Though in this case, she seems to prefer something a little stronger. And why not, if the inside of your mouth is as invulnerable as hers is. Plus, if done right, there's an extra after-dinner mint that comes with the smoke. The second Prime hasn't quite gotten the knack yet. But note how she'd reduced the fire risk from burning clothes.
	May I Take Your Order? How do you answer that, but with... Yes, Please! Too bad they don't serve what you really want.
	Fast Food "No, no, Xara! You have to drive your car through the drive-thru! That's why they call it the drive-thru!" She's still young. Give her time.
	Shopping Of course, the food doesn't come for free. Even a Velorian has to shop for the best price, especially if she has to make do on a Scribe's salary. After all, Velor isn't on the Gold Standard. Is that ice cube stimulating her thought processes? And just where is she keeping her money? Now that she's got the milk home, you'd think she'd be a little more careful drinking it, instead of spilling it all over herself. Though at least she's keeping her clothes clean. And this Arion seems to be having the same difficulty as well. What is this? Don't they have cows on Velor and Aria? Or are they dependent on being breast-fed by their mothers?
	Delivery Sometimes it's easier to have someone else bring the food to you rather than going out to get it yourself. I wonder what kind of tip this Arion Prime gave the delivery guy. Don't worry, the bruises will fade long before the smile.
	Travelling in Style 1 Velorians know how to travel in style and comfort. It may not be as fast as travelling under her own power, but it's more fun this way. And with her tolerance for alcohol, she doesn't even need a designated driver. But then it can be a little difficult mixing drinks while driving.
	Travelling in Style 2 Velorians aren't the only ones that know better than to drink and drive. While this limo may not have a fully stocked bar--only a single bottle of bubbly on ice--I can't find fault with what it does have. Of course, we know the real reason they prefer those big spacious limos with the tinted windows you can't see into. But let's not get into that right now.
	Dessert Perhaps a Velorian's favorite part of a meal. They sure do like their sweets. Sugar and spice, and everything nice, or something like that. Another of the benefits of their superior genetics. Thanks to her metabolism a Velorian doesn't have to count calories in order to watch her figure. And there are plenty of guys around to watch her figure for her anyway. And of course the same thing applies to all the other Supremi as well, be they Arion or Krypt'erran.
	Tipping The service at this restaurant was terrible, so she's taking a bite out of the tip. It could be worse, much worse. Given that she's a Velorian, she could have taken a bite out of the restaurant itself. You don't want to tick off someone whose heat vision could make the kitchen seem cold.
	After Work After another day at the office or the school where she has to work so hard to maintain her cover, she deserves to unwind with a drink or three. She still has to be careful though. It wouldn't do for her to drink all of her friends under the table night after night. After all, she needs somebody to stay awake to keep her company through the night.
	Home on the Range After a hard day on the range, she needs something cold and wet. And if you want some yourself, you'd better hurry. She could go through the whole case faster than you can twist the top off of one bottle.
	Octoberfest For this Vel, this is work. There's an Arion deep cover agent around here somewhere, and she's got to smoke him out. Or is that "drink him out"? She's keeping an eye out at this beer garden for someone (other than herself) who shows an unusual capacity for drink. Once she finds him, she'll arrange to accompany him home, to determine whether he is indeed an Arion. If he is an Arion, he's just had his last night on Earth. But if he's just a Terran, he'll be the luckiest man on Earth. At least for tonight.
	Things Go Better Do things really go better with an Arion Prime? I don't know about you but I'm not going to argue with her, even if I do prefer the other cola. Especially seeing as how the Vel seems to be in agreement with the Arion.
	Helping Out Of course Velorians also drink non-alcoholic beverages as well. And if you're nice to her, she'll even help carry some in for you. And if you're not nice to her, she may carry the whole truck in and leave it in the middle of the room. Imagine having to clean that up by yourself.
	Like Mother, Like Daughter Taking care of an infant Velorian isn't the easiest thing in the universe, especially when you're alone and stranded on a primitive planet. Julie's Mom had to learn a whole new way of preparing food. Though at least she figured out how to keep her clothes clean. Give that upbringing, can you blame Julie if she likes to play with her food?
	Manners I thought the Girls' School taught their students better manners than to drink straight out of the bottle. She probably has the refrigerator door open, too. At least this one has the decency to use utensils. Though her posture might not be the best, she's at least keeping her clothes clean. Some girls you just can't teach. No utensils and she's getting her clothes dirty.
	Capping the Night How can a hard-working Velorian end the day without a nightcap? Are you going to refuse to join her for one when she invites you so nicely? Of course, by a "nightcap" she might be thinking of something other than a drink. Will you refuse to join her for that? Hopefully she'll have some coffee ready for you in the morning. But then, refer back to the first picture. And then, of course, there's what follows the nightcap.
	All-Nighter I don't know if this is just a nightcap or if she's getting ready to start a new day. Or maybe it's just the Velorian equivalent of a three-martini lunch.
	All Night Of course, some Velorians just like hanging out all night. And even if the alcohol doesn't really have any effect on a Velorian physiology, they still sometimes pretend that it does. Maybe it's just so they can fit in better with the Terrans around them. Something about "hiding in plain sight."
	Preparation And speaking of nightcaps, just where does the brandy come from? Brandy comes from wine, of course. And where does the wine come from? Wine comes from grapes. Using her flight powers, this Velorian is helping out the pressing of the latest harvest. The second Velorian looks as if she isn't quite sure which part of her body she's supposed to be using. When they're done pressing, they'll probably help out by carrying the tubs to wherever they have to go for the next step. Too bad they can't help speed up the fermenting process. The Arion looks like she's ready for more (of something). At least she knows better than to get her clothes dirty pressing the grapes. Of course, not all grapes are made into wine. These Arions just didn't have the patience to wait.
	Holidays Even Velorian girls have to be good this time of year if they want Santa to leave them something good. Leaving a special treat for Santa sure doesn't hurt. Would you trust a Halloween treat from someone who calls herself "Poison Ivy"?
	Midnight Snack Once the sun goes down the Daughter of Darkness comes out to feed. Her dietary habits aren't quite the same as those of a Supremis, but she knows what she wants and she will not be denied.