Reuben's eyes moved to look at Damien and he didn't say a word to stop the pureblooded vampire from speaking, "What we need is people with both abilities. What is the point of brute strength if the people don't know where and when to apply it. We need people with an ethical code of conduct. Please correct me if I am wrong," he gave the woman a polite smile to see the lady give him a look of displeased expression on her face.
"No, boy," the councilwoman looked at him sharply, "You didn't, but you need to fix your attitude on how and when to speak in front of your elders."
"Apologies that you find me involving myself to be rude," Damien bowed his head before saying, "I haven't been taught to measure respect with the time of age but the value one gains in another's eyes."