[Honestly, she's only slightly startled by his reaction. She hasn't exactly gone out of her way to discuss Alastrian mating habits with anyone. And she's been around humanoids enough to know that they would find it odd.

Still. It's a...strong reaction.]

Oh, well. In, in a way, I guess. I haven't exactly...I mean, there are so few Alastrians left that I've never...

[She shrugs.]

I've never seen or met one younger than I am. Or a mating couple expecting a litter.

All I know is what my father told me when I was a little girl.