Looking Good

[lizzypaul.livejournal.com]

What do you think the Andalite equivalent of a guy sucking in his gut and standing up straighter, or a girl playing with her hair, or any of the other myriad unconcious social cues we give out when we're worried about being around someone we admire, would be? I'm not really talking about sexual attraction or flirting, just wanting to look your best in front of the great Prince you've heard so much about.

Of course, if this was ever mentioned in the books and I missed it, that would be even better.

I'm working on some fanfic right now, and experiencing major block at this point. Any and all opinions are vigorously welcome, but please keep in mind that I'm really looking for some decidedly alien behaviors, not just human behavior transplanted to an Andalite body.

Thank you all so much!

Comments

[joking.livejournal.com]

I feel like an Andalite would want to hold his tail blade up higher. My headcanon is that an Andalite's blade must never touch the ground. All four eyes focused on the person the Andalite wants to make a good impression on.

Maybe if you reread The Arrival or The Decision? I know those have instances of Ax trying to make a good impression on higher-up Andalites.