Because my mother feels that friendships are not nearly as important as doing a job, and doing it well. shes drilled into us all sorts of rules over the years.. while i may look like i'm about your age Ko, in reality my siblings and I have been here for centuries, I guess you could call us immortal if you wanted, it wouldn't make much difference to me..' Vitani said giving both of them a looking over.. ' And don't ask my mother if we can be friends, unless you want to join your folks in the pig pen faster than you can blink.. You guys did a good job today with the river spirit, don't blow it by asking for something that's never gong to happen in a million years. We'll be here long after either you've freed your parents and returned home, or, much more likely, you screw up and get served with the evening bath to some spirit.. now get to bed.. both of you.. i'll be up in the morning to get you back to work on those singles.. vitani said stepping out of the room and closing it behind her..