Excerpts from BeingKind - A Brave New Race: The stars shone brightly, and the sky encompassed the worlds afar in a midnight blue. Duke gave a healthy pour of ara. The creamy white beverage was refreshing and nutritious which encouraged Duke to have another. Duke poured a second hefty cup for himself before I took a second sip of my first. He reclined in his chair and studied the sky. "Ah, the deserving end of a productive day." Steam flowed out of his mouth as he spoke. I pulled my wool hat down over my ears and leaned towards the firepit to warm my exposed fingers that protruded through my work gloves. A small buzz passed us by to remind us that we were not alone. "I heard they found human bones buried in the caverns," I casually remarked. "Yes, I believe family units used some as burial grounds for their beloved and livestock." "Hmm," I leaned back with my hands placed firmly behind my head. "Cremation would be the civil thing to do....