“And my legs are so white that NASA needs to be notified before I wear shorts for possible light reflection so bright it can disrupt the International Space Station.” Davo laughed. “You’re funny.” “It’s a defence mechanism often found in nature in most redheaded mammals. Deflect the inbound insults so the predator loses the advantage.” His smile faded and he nodded slowly. “I see. An effective defensive tactic without using violence. As a male of my species who likes to wear skirts, I’ve found removing the teeth of a wannabe predator with my fist just as effective.”
