[ there's a part of her that feels a sick satisfaction to hear that, but another, just as strong, pulls her eyes back agni, worried and pitying. brilith hates both sides of herself for it, she decides, and considers leaving now, so they can stop hurting each other just this once. instead, she sighs, and forces her hands to relax at her sides. ]

Humans survive by relying on one another. That's one thing that hasn't changed, from my people to the new human race, to all of the humans here.

You're more or less human while here, too. Maybe you should try learning from us.