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"Because that was the will of the all-father, dear one. His first people were created as one, all alike, save in abilities and talents. In a way they were never born, but then neither were they to die... only some of them did die in a war too ugly to describe. After that he began to design his creatures differently. One might say he learned something and sought to make it better... which is why those who fear or despise us, do so so vehemently. for they see the others as abominations, forgetting that the all-father has created us all... both the male and the female, the neuters as well as those who find their life's hope in one who is more like them than in anyone else. We are all his children, Kerobian, no matter who or what we are."

Tam smiles crookedly. "You see, Kero, because society has made those who do so choose to find a mate like themselves as a thing lesser than themselves, calling anyone such is a form of insult or derision. I would suggest you never do so again. I, myself, may find it uncomfortable if you do. And shall we leave it at that."

"Ow... what did you do that for?" he cries attempting to shake him off. But he is still on the ground and not only does it look rather odd to see him fall on his back and stick his leg straight in the air, it is awkward beyond belief. "Down, cat, down... cease... stop... owie..."

Then while he is distracted Tam launches a tickle attack. "Ha! Gotcha... he cries with a merry laugh.

Tam laughingly pulls him into a hug. "So have you figured out that interlude, yet?"

Tam sighs. "Not nearly long enough. Do you even have an inkling of how expensive that piece of stone was? The size of it alone was an oddity. It was barely two inches thick... and to have had it shipped intact without a single nick or crack was worthy of a royal endowment. No... Brother Mica will have you play and work with Shar for as long as he think it is a proper punishment, no doubt through the winter months and well into the spring. You'll probably be freed of the task by the summer break. Don't worry though. It could have been far worse. At least you will be doing things you enjoy doing, even if you will have to do them at someone else beck and call."

Tam sighs... "Three more days, I'm afraid. But only to the cottage. You really haven't recovered fully anyway. Ah, was that a yawn I just saw trying to sneak it's way into the conversation?"