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enemies, like the Eridians.”
    “What are they like...the people, not the language!”
    “Large and evil ones, which are humans. They have always existed on our world, but mostly stay in the remote parts. At times their numbers increase, and they attack. We then beat them down, reducing their numbers to a more manageable size. Thye are good fighters, but are quite barbaric”
    “Why not wipe them out and be done with it?”
    “How would we win renown and keep our skills sharp, without a worthy enemy?” she laughed. Seeing Rasten’s disapproving gaze, she sighed.
    “There are many who would agree with you, but we have not done so. Perhaps we are foolish, hoping in vain that someday the Eridians will become more civilized, and be worthy of friendship and respect. We are torn, in some ways; we are loath to visit annihilation on an entire race, yet we do get tired of our own losses and pain! As you might expect, beings that are immortal are not happy to have people die untimely!”
    “You’re lucky I’m not in charge! I must be quite a barbarian!” Rasten received a strange look from the Elvin one, before she reached up and touched his face.
    “Our father was not just Sa-Taran, a prince! He was the Cameirin lo Hamarisei, the Leader of the Clans. All followed his lead. It was his hope, that you would have his abilities, would master all things needful, and rise to take his place. We need that, Rasten, desperately!”
    “That’s crazy!” Rasten gasped, stunned. “Why wouldn’t all your brothers, or you...anyone of you full Elvin should have more claim than me!” Amein shook her head sharply.
    “You have much to learn! Our people don’t inherit position and title, they earn them! It is perhaps, our greatest strength. Many of my brothers and sisters are fine and worthy warriors, but none exhibit father’s gifts...the inner things that made him so incredible as a warrior and leader.” Amein pressed her lips tight together, trying in vain to suppress a smile.
    “Something amuses you?” Rasten guessed.
    “Not all of my siblings are father’s...several are from other worthy males! And too, some have a different mother, being had by father while they were within our household.”
    “And your parents tolerated that?!”
    “Rasten, none were conceived without the other’s knowledge and blessing. It is so within most Elvin families.”
    “So mates sorta collect children from people they admire and approve of?”
    “Exactly! It is good, in that it keeps our genetics well mixed, and healthy. It also goes hand in hand with the Elvin urge to have many partners. I love and have no hesitation to claim any of my siblings as my own! But this is mostly why none of the children have all of father’s gifts, even those which are his!”
    “Why would I? I’m only half-Elvin!”
    “But father picked your mother specifically to be able to assure that you would receive his nature...”
    “You can know that?!”
    “There are ways, although I can not explain how. I am no adept in such sorcery!”
    “But Sayarin was?”
    “He wasn’t Cameirin lo Hamarisei because he was handsome, although he was that too!” she laughed.
    “Do you think I’m handsome?” he slyly asked. He received a long stare from Amein, which he found odd, before a thought came to him.
    “You not only think I am, but you think all of the other Elvin females will think so too...does that include your sisters?”
    “You’re impossible!” she moaned, outraged at his ability to see her worry and fears, and name them so easily.
    “But am I correct?” he gently asked, leaning down to kiss her lips. She accepted the kiss, but refused to look at him. Rasten slipped his hand down, and took hold of a bit of her pubic hair, tugging on it sharply. “I think I deserve an answer?”
    “Stop that!” she hissed. She glared at him a moment, before again lowering her eyes.
    “Yes! Every elf girl would want to be had by you!” she snipped.
    “Because of my