It's not the existence of rulers that create the abuse of power. It's the people in those positions that create it. They abuse the trust they've been given. Not all rulers are like that.

[Wan commented idly.]

And I'm glad Evandu doesn't seem to be one who does, either...

[Wan's voice trailed off as he spotted the Catdeer again. Or another one perhaps. He held up a hand to stop their advance and pointed at the creature as it stopped to drink at another pool of water.]

Shhh... over there.