In connection with this thought, it is interesting that, despite theshemale's retention of her male genitals, she is defined as a woman (or aman-made ...oman) in accordance with her possession of artificiallyacquired secondary sexual characteristics?essentially, besides herfeminine appearance and behavior, her artificial breasts. Thisdefinition of her as female (or, at least, feminine) by her secondarysexual characteristics is not as odd, actually, as it may first seem,for, throughout history,. We can spot the Sociopaths, but not each other. That’s our main weakness. It takes us quite a long time to detect each other. So we don’t get to band together to take on our natural enemies. Sociopaths are solitary predators for the most part, operating usually alone or with one or more Familiars. What is a Familiar? A human being genetically designed to do whatever the Sociopaths ask of him or her. They’re as stubborn as the mythical myrmidons, and just as loyal. The Familiar will do anything. " Sounds right. Let's start with the general background because the mission brief may make more sense if it has a context." OK, is there anything you think you know about Chaos that we haven't already discussed?" Not that I can think of offhand."It turned out there was quite a lot about Chaos that Cameron hadn't known about, or only had part of the context. The exchange system for instance was primarily one of barter though there was a universal coinage system based on flecks of gold embedded. "Woman, you do turn me on!" Rick breathed into her ear. "I was going to say I'd call mom. Guess I'll do that now, while I can..."Elin grinned and nodded encouragement.Rick made his call. Predictably, Ad and Hazel were very pleased with what they heard. Regardless of whether it was indoors or out-the weather at the time would decide it for them-or the season, it would be a small affair.Elin still had no idea where her mother was. She'd have Adoré stand with her-Rick would have Marty. Ad,.