The undying creature raised its bony shoulders in an eloquent shrug. ‘It is simply existence. Ours or yours.’ She allowed herself to slump back as if in utter defeat. ‘You mean the elimination of all other than you. That is the flaw of your kind. You can only countenance your family or tribe to live.’ ‘So it is with all others.’ ‘No, it is not. You are merely unable to see this.’

