Aderyn shrugged one shoulder slightly, "She's intolerable to listen to, and has been treated to continued... existence." When Yukina kept explaining her point of view she inclined her head in a slight nod to confirm that dark fairy would work as an acceptable translation. "A human that would term me a thing, well, no that isn't your point. So not to be distracted, here is my point. You are alive. I am alive. That thing is not, and once you let go of your spark, you are less than nothing. Understanding that, I know there is no price that could be paid for what I hold. This is what makes a person. Being rude or not rude to anyone, person or not is of course a personal choice."<br/><br/>Turning to glance at Neo she smiled slightly, "Assuming I am Addy, I don't believe that was my meaning." She rolled her eyes at Raven's words, "See? All this higher creature nonsense. His bantering at least half shuts her up. She was a human. She died. Now she can only exist by clinging to the faded shards of a true existence offered in blood. Besides, as you said, it's only talk. He has also said he would enjoy having me, but I don't bother to argue over what desires he may feel."<br/><br/>Islwyn chipped in with great cheer, "Well it could be your understanding of human nature dear, or he could just like fighting, or you know it could be that she has much larger breasts. I have to say myself, I am sincerely impressed by how much that man is willing to overlook simply for the shape of her body."<br/><br/>Eyes sparkling Aderyn asked him, "What? For great beauty of shape, you would not molest a pile of dust?"<br/><br/>Both of Islwyn's hands lifted, palms up, "I know, the humans will judge me unfit I am sure."<br/><br/>They both turned to watch with amusement as Raven and Neo began again. They seemed more than happy to listen to people fight. Or rather... mostly they watched Neo, and more intently when he began to put more heat into his argument. When Rattus stepped in, Aderyn sighed, disappointed.<br/><br/>Islwyn didn't look much more impressed, but shifted his conversation easily back to Rattus. "You would know, magic works how it does, and moves how it does, and it is not always what one would expect. None of us can see the spread without following each tendril over and through. That seems like it would take more energy than the attempt is worth. You would use that machine you are putting together?"<br/><br/>He drifted closer to Rattus, looking curiously at the drone. Moving beside it, he thoughtfully settled his fingers on it. "Fascinating really, in the old days you'd just use a falcon."<br/><br/>Aderyn studied her nails and said dryly, "They probably killed them all."<br/><br/>Islwyn settled back, "You could create an image of one then."<br/><br/>"<span style="font-style: italic">I</span>could. Besides making delicious fires, we have little idea what these people are good for." She  paused and then nodded slightly to Beth, "Except that you can See with your eyes, which I would not belittle even if you see the outline and not the details." She and the man seemed as educated as they could be, which was a thing to admire. Likely she could find more to admire in these mages over time, but time was not going to be allowed. Thinking of it she teased her brother, "I suppose this impatience suits you."<br/><br/>"I am a creature of action. Of course I am impressed how even humans with an eternity seem to keep up the pace." They seemed to tease or bicker with each other almost constantly, but it was clear there was never any passion tied up in the words. Merely they seemed to go back to harassing each other just to keep up a good flow of sound, or for their own enjoyment. Certainly they'd been as happy to focus on insulting Raven.