[ -- he shouldn't have mentioned Lilith, because this? This is going to sound really dumb. ]

There's this-- tradition. Terran tradition? Of, um-- don't laugh, okay? Or get pissed. But, okay, there's an Earth thing, where before you propose, you're, like, supposed to-- ask permission? Of the family? Uh, get their blessing kind of thing, so--

I mean, I know Lilith isn't, like, literally-- I mean, she's kind of like your sister, kind of thing? Sort of? I mean, I know it's silly, since the only blessing I really need is yours, seein' as how it's your life, and all, but--

[ He may need to be stopped. ]