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Lorelei relaxed in the bamboo forest, listening to Artix’s recent adventures among the humans.

“They are easily fooled over wine, woman, or gold,” said the fox.

“I thought it was power that man sought?” questioned the nymph.

“Yes, power to obtain objects or power to control others. Man’s arrogance leads them astray, allowing me to fool them. Their pride helps hide the fact from other men who would mock them for their foolishness,” said Artix.

“I should like to observe these men closer and see how I, too, may use their foolishness to protect the forest,” said Lorelei.

“I do not recommend it, my lady. Your beauty would drive their loins to madness and endanger you,” explained the fox.

“Yes, I have heard of this madness to mate with a beautiful woman. We nymphs have lost many sisters this way,” replied Lorelei.

“Perhaps my stories will suffice to instruct you on the ways of human men,” suggested Artix.

“What of the human women? Do they share the same flaws as the men?” asked the nymph.

“No, the women hold all the wisdom. Unfortunately, they are not valued by the men who believe they alone hold wisdom,” answered the fox.

“Amazing! Tell me more about the women. They interest me,” said Lorelei.

“They do most of the work in the home and care for their young while the men go off and fight battles to kill each other. Their pride and arrogance drive them,” Artix told the nymph.

“What about fear? Do women fear the same as men?” wondered Lorelei.

“Yes, but not in the same manner. Women fear for their young’s health, similar to us. They fear for their safety, and if they have enough to eat, and when the man leaves to kill, they fear he will not return,” said the fox.

“I think I would like these women. Do you ever think they will rule?” asked Lorelei.

“Sadly, no, my lady. The men would feel too insecure to allow them to lead. Their pride could not take it,” replied the fox.

The two talked of many things concerning man and his world. When the sun fell low on the horizon, the fox and nymph bowed, saying their goodbyes.

“I look forward to our next encounter. Until then, be safe when you are among the men. I would hate to lose my dear friend to an accident,” cautioned Lorelei.

“I shall keep your council in mind until we meet again. May the GODS favor us over man,” replied the fox, who disappeared into the forest.

“What strange beings, these men. Will they ever learn to value what Gaia gives freely, or only value what they create,” said the nymph as she faded into a tree.