An ice lily

"However, I must correct you," Eldrian said, causing Micaela's smile to disappear. "You say it is not out of prejudice, but it is. It might not be hate-filled prejudice, but it is a prejudice of their lives being lesser than ours. A similar case that has led to plenty of wars."

Eldrian paused to make sure they understood where he was getting at. Often, hating someone was not as bad as seeing them as lesser. At least if you hated someone some part of you realized that they are your equal or even better. Even if you tell yourself otherwise.

Not pushing further, Eldrian hoped that they would take heed of his words and work on at least approaching those in the simulation more humanely. Even if they could not understand where he was coming from, he hoped they would attempt to change.