Mmm. [the hum is probably enough to convey Linneus' distaste] The castes were determined by hair colour. If one had red hair or lighter, they were considered of the lower caste - Mongrels. They could be taken by Elites as Pets. Most of those who had arrived on Amoi from other worlds were familiar with this practice, one way or another - if not Amoi's particular... presentation.

[a little shift of his shoulders - in absence of teawares to fiddle with, he busies his hands gathering menus and setting tidily aside as he speaks. Choosing his words - it is delicate to discuss in public, and double-speak can only stretch so far when he's not sure how much Zuko knows]

So most non-native Elites would be a little looser than natives, though in others I fear it only encouraged the worst of them. But I'm thankful at least that Violet supported Gokudera that far - though you know I disagree with his... approaches.

[straightening up at Zuko's explanation]

Ah, yes - as did I. I learned a little about it during my time in Amoi, though I had never realised such technologies could be easily hidden. I came to understand it the hard way - I'm not sure I ever told Gokudera the story... [glancing at the other teen - Linneus has always been an easy blusher, but there is certainly a little colour gathering in his cheek] Of how I came to meet Katze?