Number One

[alphashifu]

Lang Zi says, "Every pack is first a litter." He also says, "Who eat meat first drink milk

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[dearestdiplomat]

Agent Lang, I'm overjoyed to hear that your mother enjoyed our Cohdopian chocolates!

I do hope you're having a wonderful time in beautiful Zheng Fa with your family. Though I've never been to Zheng Fa myself, I've heard nothing but good things about it, and I am well acquainted with Zheng Fa's ambassador to the States. A fascinating woman!

You set such a good example for your men. I'll be certain to call my mother as well, though in Cohdopia, we also celebrate our Mother's Day on a different date.

[alphashifu]

I've never met our ambassador to the states, though my father calls her something that roughly translates to "Hell for eggs".

The chocolates were a big hit, actually - every member of the family tried one, and even my father, who hates chocolate, liked them. I'll make a habit of sending them a box every couple of months.

[dearestdiplomat]

Oh, quite an evocative nickname. I can see where it comes from: she does have a lot of fire!

And I'm even more pleased to hear that the chocolates were so popular and brought your family such joy. We always keep them in stock at the embassy. I'd be happy to offer you a complimentary box whenever you'd like!

[magpie_byrdey]

Chocolates are a wonderful gift, sir!

With all the traveling you do, I'm sure they were made all the more sweet by getting to see her son, too!

[alphashifu]

You wouldn't believe me if I told you. There is no force on the planet like a Zheng Fan mother seeing her unmarried son for the first time in a year. She fed me until I thought I was going to explode.

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[duck_gimshoe]

Mama always said, "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get," pal.

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[duck_gimshoe]

Or maybe I just saw that in some movie.

[alphashifu]

You know, I think that quote fits you, Detective, in a lot of ways.

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[duck_gimshoe]

Yeah?

[der_gewinner]

This is the first Mother's Day I have not been there for meine Mutter, but I spent two hours on webcam with her this morning. Achtung, next year I want to make it home.

[alphashifu]

Webcam, huh? That would be a good idea if my parents could figure out how to check their e-mail without my elder siblings being there to help them.

[nosugar_nomilk]

I think I like this Lang Zi.

[alphashifu]

You see the appeal in timeless wisdom, huh?

[nosugar_nomilk]

Ha! Yes, exactly.

That's something I could use more of.