All the better, because their unusual skin colorations and "brutish" appearances don't win them as much favor as the more elegant races. Their history... of combat has yielded them advances in combat styles and strength, but also surprisingly brought out new methods of mending the wounds from their many battles. Other races even study among some of their medicine men and shamans.A few hundred years ago a race calling themselves the Nekos started arriving on the eastern shores. Despite the. In contrast, Ben wasn't focused on the battles to come, but rather was still trying to come to terms with the appearance of Thomas and Elizabeth."Come on, Ben! You can't begrudge us sneaking onboard for the trip — you wouldn't have these ships if it wasn't for us," asserted Thomas, still doubtful about how Ben was taking their elaborate trick.A broad grin suddenly broke out on Ben's face and Thomas and Elizabeth breathed a sigh of relief."I can't believe you managed to pull the wool over my. " Lani feigned anger. "Think you've got all the advantages." She grinned mischievously. Dom narrowed his eyes, then leaned his head back to rinse out the shampoo. His eyes popped open when Lani's hand moved over his stomach, then further down."I think you've learned how to compensate," Dom sputtered. He braced himself against the wall when Lani moved closer and laid her lips against his chest."I manage," she agreed. She grinned up as her fingers trailed along the hard length of him. "So, is. The shore had a relatively steep slope, so I had to walk into the water in order to launch the boat. Once I was situated, I began to make a quick assessment of my new conveyance.The seat felt very comfortable. I took several strokes with my paddle. The boat moved quickly and tracked very well. I had made a good choice.I noticed a flash out of the corner of my eye and splash to my right. I turned my head to see a pelican, which had just dived straight down, in an attempt to catch something for.