No one's equipped for predation from the start, darling.

[ Her hands at her sides moved inward and upward, fanning out until her palms faced up to the ceiling. ]

The only way to get what you want in this world is to find a way to take it for yourself. Many don't make it across the board, but those who do.. well, even a pawn can be queened in the course of a chess game. I don't discount anyone here no matter how much they claim not to hold any cards.