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explaining this to you, because I want to know what the fuck is going on—green hair isn't something a lot of people naturally have on Earth. I thought I'd try something different. The curls are from a chemical process, and I think they make me look cute.” She nods her head defiantly at me. “And you? Come by the pink honestly or is it a style choice?”
    My appearance is of no consequence and my curiosity is temporarily sated. I prowl to the side, observing my captive from every angle. I do not have anything specific I am looking for. It is only that I very rarely have the opportunity to see an Earthling this close, and I do not believe in wasting opportunities.
    I ponder her word, cute . It is a purely Earthen term, though I comprehend the gist of it. I am not certain in what context the word can be applied, but her soft face and spotted skin seem to fit the image.  
    I am no expert on feminine aesthetics. I either enjoy them or I do not.
    The Agmoiria is not objectionable.
    She glares. “Looking for a place to sink your teeth in?”
    That startles me into stillness. My brow furrows. “Why would I bite you, female?” The thought never occurred to me.
    She blinks. “That's what they're for, right? Biting?”
    I am mystified as to why that would be relevant. Humans are not the easiest creatures to understand.
    “ Are you aware that you don't blink a lot?”
    Again, an observation that has no bearing on the situation. Is this a method of distraction? It is a poor attempt. Yet her abrupt question brings my attention back into focus. I have not forgotten my purpose, but I have allowed myself to dally too long. That must be remedied.  
    Humans are, after all, no match for Ferissians, even if the fuck would be sweet. There is no point in lingering.
    I straighten my shoulders. “My brother placed the bounty on your head, Agmoiria. It is substantial.”
    Her expression is comical.“Wait, what? If you come from money, why bother to put up a reward when you could have me and the cash all at once? And what did I ever do to him?”
    “ You misunderstand. Feruz does not want you. He wants your sister.”
    “ Which one?”
    “ Bethina.”
    She gapes. “Betty? My Betty? Why did she do to him?”  
    I snicker. “Nothing. I believe that was the problem.”
    She shakes her head and closes her eyes. Why is she doing that? There is nothing to look away from.
    She opens her eyes again, determined. The small human comes away from the wall and stands in the middle of her cell. “You're going to have to explain this in detail, dude—wait, what's your name?”
    “ M'anu.” There is no reason to conceal it.
    “ M'anu, I'm getting the distinct feeling I'm missing something. You yanked me off of my planet and put me in what amounts to a cage. Clearly there was some forethought to this, but for the life of me I can't figure out why. Did Betty steal something your brother wants back?”
    “ No.” I see this is not enough of an answer. “My brother has decided to take your sister to mate. She has run away. He is giving chase. He put the bounty on your head so that Bethina would feel impelled to protect you.”
    She has frozen, standing stock still from the moment I begin my explanation. Her eyes have grown progressively bigger with disbelief. It seems to swell in her body until finally it escapes in the form of one long, loud, “WHAT?”
    I cringe. The decibels reached were impressive.
    “ What do you mean, he wants her for a 'mate'?” She curls two fingers from each hand in the air and frantically flexes them at the last word. I assume it is for emphasis, but I cannot be certain.
    This half-human sibling of Bethina's, while attractive, is not very intelligent. I clearly stated the case. There is no reason to repeat myself.
    “ Has your brother even met Betty?”
    “ Of course.” No, not very intelligent. Pity. I enjoy mental sparring as much as I do the physical.  Now that our initial battle is over, the rest of the trip