Disease
I'm sure it was because of the hitchhiker, but it didn't help. we saw two more hitchhikers, and by the time we got back home, i was relieved.
The Seeker, Chapter 8, Introducing new characters.
"as to the surprise you'll just have to find out, as to the "hitchhikers" say hello to my latest clutch of hatchlings. children, say hello to uncle vulkrebs." the hatchlings all piped "hewo unca vulkrebs". "why vulkna! you randy old dragoness!
Recovery Efforts (Part 1)
The night before, instead of the heated session of lovemaking that their passionate non-coital play had foretold, they had talked for hours about doctor who, the star trek franchise, game of thrones, and the hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy.