"Slow but sure." Broderick beamed again and clapped Zotul on the shoulder. "Don't worry. You'll have your job back, the same as always, but you'll be working for us ... until the children of Earth and Zur are equal in knowledge and therefore equal partners. That's why we had to break down your caste system."
Zotul's eyes widened. "And that is why my brothers did not beat me when I failed!"
"Of course. Are you ready now to take the assignment papers for you and your brothers to sign?"
"Yes," said Zotul. "I am ready."