"I mean, scientifically, yes. It's nothing personal, just evolution. There's certain things that human beings are hardwired to look for--big eyes, clear skin, facial symmetry--they're all signs of someone you want to protect and have healthy children with." Tally's eyes linger on Magnus's uneven face, then glance away. "I used to think my world was really fair, because everyone got to have the operation. Total equality. But I also recently learned they kind of lobotomize people at the same time, which is pretty bogus. I thought that the equality of beauty was what prevented war and conflict, but now I think a big part of that was just because most people literally couldn't think straight? Everyone still looks ugly to me, but... maybe that doesn't matter as much here?" Tally sits up suddenly. "Oh, except Luo Binghe. He looks almost pretty."