[@Emma] It's not just about procreation, it's also about status. Sia knows it's going to piss people off. but she's the sort that doesn't give a damn - her brothers earned brides for less than her accomplishments, so damn it but she's going to take one herself. Also, a man can *try* to win her heart, or force her to take his hand... it won't end well. For a man to be lucky enough to procreate with her, it's gotta all be on her own terms. And no, I can't imagine the Gems are properly enslaved other than the brides, if that can even be called proper slavery. decent terms do ahve to be maintained. (gms kick me if I'm wrong, please.)