"It's natural, in 'civilized' society, to care about once appearances. After all, it's sometimes seen even in nature to a more primal degree. It's the strong and healthy that get noticed, become the alphas, help their families along. While the less healthy or strong looking ones are in the background, some left behind and some even kicked from the families."

She smiled warmly and hugged her group affectionately. "Though I'm happy to see you all care so much about one another. It certainly workds wonders to put most of my worries at ease. And if someone ever says anything to hurt any of you and I'm around? Rest assured they'll regret it." A devious grin spread on her lips. She was obviously teasing. Words were not something for her nature of revenge or action. She had always been a highly physical woman and would rather challenge someone for honor than spew petty words and long stringed arguments over silly disputes.