So ya came from a strong matriarchal society. That's not real common where I'm from. [men did most of the ruling in his world's societies, for better or for worse. while he doesn't really care about it, he's not blind to the trouble it can cause. especially since such a thing had a big hand in shaping his life.]

Damn, first time someone's confirmed that to me. [this place can bring the dead back to live again. that's got to be a blessing and a curse at he same time, finding yourself alive and able to move again, only to know that should you leave, you'll die again. a completely different sort of cage than others are trapped in.]

So you'd rather your brother be here in this shithole, with all the crap he'll have to go through, instead of stayin in his grave back home. Heh, dunno if that's cruel or kind. [come to hell with me, where you can live again. and die a lot while you're at it. ah well, that's maul's dilemma to balance in his head.]

That's more helpful. Might recognize him now. [he's heard worse descriptors. thanks for the silent warning, maul.]