Good, I'm glad you understand. But let me finish, Christopher," Reyla nodded thankfully and committed to explaining more fully. "Beings are no better than humans, and at embracing societal changes, many of us are worse."
"I know, you dusty old things get stuck in your ways after a few centuries," Chris chuckled gamely.
"Hush, you impudent youngster, this is serious. I have lived with s*****y, even owned slaves for more of my life than I have not. It might surprise you to know that I am actually somewhat of a radical liberal compared to many of my counterparts around the world. But the society I was born into is one of the most hierarchical, and least equitable there is. Our men have almost no part in deciding the course our people walk. They are prized for loyalty and docility, and treat
