[ In this, Gaius seems almost sincerely unimpressed. The idea of being born into things. He would, after all, be a farmer, if that were so. ]

Sometimes men-- or women-- aren't cut out for the things they're born into. Maybe they're just not intelligent enough, or patient enough, or. Interested.

Granted, being born with certain privilege can lead onto political careers, a lot of the time. With wealth and good fortune, you can earn an education, do well enough with it, even have it handed to you -- sort've like what you're saying, about lords and what have you. Some of us have to work a bit harder to get there.

And yes. It's unimaginable. [ He sure didn't picture it quite like this. ]