CHRISTIE"S OFFICE #3
Henry watched and listened with interest, sending reassurances to Mila that he had no intention of joining the Vampics, nor of letting them anywhere near her.
"We have different outlooks, you and I, Mortica. In a nutshell, I don't seek power. I don't even want it. As a species, we are spreading the word of decent behaviour. Behaviour that recognises, respects and cherishes every sentient species that is prepared to do the same. We don't believe that any sentient species should be preyed upon, and any species that does that - and will not forsake it - becomes our enemy."
He paused.
"And as for Avian ships, a crew of normal humans - including myself - dealt with one quite easily. We don't need what you're peddling."