"'Choice' isn't a term I would use when talking about evolutionary pathways," Brainy pointed out, not letting up on the smug for a moment. "In my reality, there are a number of different species in all kinds of forms, but there are also many with a similar appearance to humanity. Since you say you know that species."

He scowls and folds his arms at that. "I didn't say it made their actions any less barbaric or wrong," he says defensively. "But I don't think they'd find Colu such an easy target either."