"We're pretty much like vampires when it comes to aging," Ty continued. "We hit our physiological peak then more or less stop. Fortunately we have a very minimal reproductive rate or Zend would be overrun."

"Yeah, plus the fact that Zendir soldiers are in high demand as mercenaries in a bunch of other dimensions. We don't age much but we can be killed." Kaz grinned.

I finished my espresso and set the cup down on the table in front of us. "Enough of the depressing stuff. ...