I’m trying to write the next chapter of Terrible People and it’s just turning into Garak’s mum likes to embarrass him in front of his boyfriend. Mila is out of control.
I feel like “parents listing all the embarrassing and undesirable things about you to your significant other” is a legitimate part of Cardassian courtship.
Oh my god, it so is. They say it’s a test of the loyalty of the potential future spouse - if they still love their intended after this, it’s a good match - but actually it’s a bonding experience for the potential future spouse and the potential future in-laws.
Cardassian parents save up embarrassing anecdotes, photos, and videos from infancy.
Cardassian children (and teens) are admonished into good behaviour by being told their future husband or wife is just going to love this.
