Upon hearing the question, she looked at Aron as though wondering why he would even ask something so obvious. However, the expression lasted only a moment before she remembered that Aron was not from her civilization and likely lacked enough understanding of the Xor’Vaks to know there was no need to pose such a question.
"In our civilization, there is no such thing as changing factions. Once you join one, you are bound to it for life. That’s why factions only form around individuals deemed talented enough—those who, with sufficient resources, are believed to have the potential to grow strong enough to challenge the Grand Xor’Vak and win.
Anyone who even considers switching sides would not be accepted by the opposing faction and would be branded a traitor, losing all trust. Such individuals would be cast out and might even face exile.