Mm, people that aren't parasites in some way are rare. Living off of something bigger than yourself is easy, but contributing... I doubt most do their fair share. [ There's nothing condemning about how she says it, or any indication that she thinks she's somehow exempt or above it. She's not, and is entirely aware of that fact. ] It must be more tempting for the upper classes, I think, just for the fact that they have more opportunity to let everyone under them bleed. It's strange not to.

[ That... just sort of happened. Annie doesn't speak a great deal, but once in a while, she might get a whole four sentences out.

She tucks her bangs back again. ]

And I've heard some noblemen just need an accident of death to get those opportunities, but that might just be the local custom around here.

[ Make that five. ]