The Family Vulpes Chp8
"but those of us lower on the totem pole don't really have access to that kind of protection when it comes to indulging in what is, culturally speaking, a pretty austere taboo..."
Episdoe 3B: The Naked Eternity
With a missing starship and a dead outpost, land's insubordination was a little low on the totem pole of pressing issues. "jakar, any idea on where the albion's trail leads?" harry asked.
14 - The Huntress
He watched her remove the helmet, then shook his head, replying, "it... it's not dat, mon, i'm just de low mon on de totem pole, yah? di'n't wanna be botherin' you none, not with you bein' all buddy-buddy with de major.