"Oh well, marriage, marriage is different in any realm," Theiorn said with a hint of a grin, though Ailyisha looked away, not quickly enough to hide the pain and disgust on his face. "Blood society is an intricate dance, but at the center is always a Queen. And for us over all, for all our people, there is Witch, The Queen. Serving under her, there can be instances of equality, of course, but all are ultimately serving under Witch."