@cosmic-gemstone continued from here
They could not stifle the stab of possessive anger that swelled within them at the thought. Zovariy glowered sullenly at Qessyn, though she knew them well enough by now to know the glare was not trfuly directed at her.
〝Her taunts beget an answer.〞 They retorted, silently lamenting once more on the differences between their species. It was nice to be rid of the Kariian culture Zovariy was so used to, yet they felt a pang of longing now. At home, if someone said such things you could simply strike them, for an insult alone was a challenge. Thal'ni were much more diplomatic... And Qessyn, much softer. 〝Regardless. What do you have to prove to the Lady? She is beneath you.〞
Zovariy snorted. This was oddly familiar, suddenly. In a different way, but familiar nonetheless. 〝She speaks to you in such a way because she knows you will not use your rightful authority over her.〞