"Well... How would you define 'equal'?" Dimitri tilts his head to the side.

"For the most part, they do listen to humans, especially in regards to battle - that seems to be the primary benefit for them, as a matter of fact, that they gain better wisdom and strength battling and thus are able to grow. However, they also are tended to in regards to health, home, and food, never having to worry about such things."

....huh.

"I suppose with that in mind, they benefit the most from us." Free board and food, plus their main fighty goals.