Ranulf shook his head, his tail twitching in agitation. It was requiring a considerable amount of willpower not to lose his temper, and his words were beginning to take on a bit of an edge.

"Hasn't anyone ever taught you that respect goes both ways? You have to give it to get it. But if this is how you treat the people you have power over, then don't hold your breath waiting for us to show our gratitude. You want respect?" He nodded sharply in the direction of the forcefield once again. "Then let them go, suck it up and admit that it was a mistake to treat them like this."

He exhaled. "That's the last time I'll say it."