"So people are making fun of us now because they're jealous, and because they can't be part of the crew?" Kati said.
"That's
a very simplified explanation, but yes. What you girls need to keep in mind is
that with all the advantages you have, just growing up on the Defender,
with so many smart people helping to teach you, that means you have extra
responsibilities. We expect so much more from you. We expect you to be not just
smarter, but more grown up, have more self-control and dignity."
"So
it was really wrong to yell at those bo'cagi?" Tress said.
E'bett
sat up straight and stiff and her eyes widened for a moment. "Where did
you learn that word?" She shook her head. "It's Nisandrian, so I know
where you heard it. Do you know what it means?" She relaxed when Tress shook
her head. "It's a very descriptive word, and very accurate to those
men."
"What
does it mean?" Jayna asked, and grinned.
"It's
a very vulgar word, and one you shouldn't use until you're much older."
E'bett's lips quirked up and she looked in all directions. That made the girls
laugh, because they couldn't imagine their teacher ever being afraid of someone
overhearing her. "Let's just say the word refers to their smell, and the
smell comes from their brains, not just their dirty clothes, and implies they
don't know how to use a sanitary."
"Eewww!" Kati's face wrinkled up like she would be sick. Then she giggled with the other three girls.
"I think we've discussed this subject quite enough. Let's enjoy the arboretum and try to learn something during our short visit here, shall we?" E'bett stood up and spread her arms, beckoning for the girls to get up and head down a path through the arboretum.
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