Ras rolled his eyes and nodded. "Well you're none of those things, yet, so I guess I'll just have to stick with Shauna or think if something else entirely. I would never consider you to be an object, I was merely making a point, you are mine and it's my responsibility to care for you." He shrugged and motioned Amere over to his lap. "Why do you say that? Everyone wants Vyre gone, but it's hard to make any serious attempts at her life because of Ibara. Even with my contacts I couldn't safely have Vyre killed and if I refused to resurrect her I'd end up in hot water. Well you have my blessing whenever you do stand up to her, just make sure your body is left in one nice pile afterward to I put you back together easier." He hugged Amere tight against his chest and sighed. "I don't think I'd want you to change what race you are, I love you exactly how you are but I know how badly you want to be a mother, and I know as much as you love Amber it's not quite the same as having a child yourself." He nodded a bit and smiled. "It was a bad joke"<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>