After Lance explained it, they were finally able to see the true nature of things.
In reality, there was never any justice or fairness; their value simply made them dangerous, which is why they were cast aside.
The best way to keep oneself safe was to be always valuable but not too dangerous.
Just after lunch, Vice Chairman Vaughn found Lance to discuss some matters.
They chose a small restaurant in the Imperial District, where Lance reluctantly ate a bit more food.
Federation people usually ate their meals late; lunchtime could be after twelve o'clock, approaching one, when they would dine.
And in the evenings, most people ate around six-thirty to seven o'clock.
The two sat down at a street stall, where Vice Chairman Vaughn seemed quite like the working class—he wasn't picky about his food and would relish eating even at a street stall.
