Hm. I'm well aware -- I've had the absolute "pleasure" of being acquainted with one of those types before coming here. They were just as twisted in their justification for literal torture in the pursuit of researching the human soul.

[Hence, Jade felt very little desire to engage with Aetós any more than necessary. She's giving that can of worms a wide berth.]

Either way, I'm not in the habit of making nice with those with a history of experimenting on unwilling subjects.