[ WP ] Write about the start of an intergalactic war .

On one side, the pristine, tall and skinny Perfians sat. They were a tall, proud race that took pride in their technological advancements. Their intergalactic communication system was vital to many species across the galaxy. They took many strides towards social equality, which caused the Perfians to become more uniform, even across genders. It was a little disturbing how similar they looked to one another. 
 
 This was much to the interest and slight disgust of the Duri, who sat across from the Perfians at the long, oval table that seperated the two. 
 
 Duri were large, tough, and hardened. They took pride in their extensive research on genetics and brain cells, which allowed them to alter their bodies and minds to become stronger, smarter and faster. Sure, the poorer Duri suffered as a result of genetic enhancements of the rich, but the poor were of `` lower stock.'' They should have worked harder, they should have used their money and genes more wisely, if they had any. Since each Duri had different preferences for their bodies, so they all looked somewhat unique. 
 
 Now, the Perfians and the Duri sat at this table. No one of either race had seen an alien before. The Duri sat with great interest, but the Perfians seemed bored. They had sat in silence for quite some time now. The Perfians, unused to being without entertainment, played games on their mini-computers. 
 
 `` So.'' The Duri leader, Bronts, said. `` We have come to settle a controversy. We say that you have invaded our space by flying in 12*1402*1345*, near the Burning-Animal section of space, where we reign. You say that there are few Duri living in this space, and the ship flying through was peaceful, so it was unjust of a nearby Duri ship to destroy the Perfian ship. Is that correct?'' 
 
 The Perfian leader, Mest, shook his head yes. 
 
 `` I'm sorry?'' Bronts said. 
 
 `` Yes, that is correct.'' 
 
 `` Okay, let's eat!'' 
 
 The Duri cheered, while the Perfians looked confused at the old Duri custom. Yet, they could not complain. The dishes that were brought out into the room smelled like meat and cinnamon and looked delicious. 
 
 They all ate, and for that moment, interspecies barriers were broken and they all became good friends. 
 
 Mest, after telling a rather scandalous joke to Bronts, made Bronts emit a hearty chuckle. Mest hid under the table, thinking that he had angered the man, but Bronts assured Mest that his laughter was a good thing, and he came out to eat his dinner again. 
 
 Then, Mest noticed that Bronts had not been brought a plate. 
 
 `` Excuse me, but is your food coming?'' He said. 
 
 `` Of course. In fact, here it is.'' Bronts said as he pointed to a Duri carrying a piece of meat that was similar to the others, but had a white sauce instead of a brown sauce. `` I like mine slightly different.'' 
 
 Mest smiled as the dish was set down in front of Bronts. The dish looked and smelled very different from his. It had a somewhat spicy smell while retaining the meaty, sweet smell that his food had. So, he got an urge to try it. He reached across the table with his fork, as all Perfians do, and cut himself a slice. 
 
 Bronts grabbed his wrist tightly, painfully. 
 
 `` Hey-'' Mest started before Bronts threw him against the southern wall. 
 
 He did not release his grip when he flung Mest, but instead the force of his toss made Mest's arm come clean off, spraying brown-red blood onto the people and the food that they were eating. 
 
 Later, Bronts would later admit that he wished to fling Mest around a bit to teach him a lesson, not tear his arm clean off. However, the damage was done. Duri and Perfians continue to fight to this day, unknowing that their hatred for one another goes back to a single, traditional Duri dinner.
