There are so many places where people are downtrodden and treated as lesser. At times, it seems like it's a key part of how people are, and it's discouraging. Why can't everyone be uplifted? Why do some groups have to be isolated and looked down on? It just doesn't make sense. Maybe the future can be better.

At least there are fuzzy distractions here, Purrelden trotting over at Garahel's heels and trying to get his tail that's a bit too far up for her.

"I'd appreciate that, though I certainly don't need dog attention right now, thank you, sir." He's all right with dogs, even fond of Lady, but Anders will never truly be a fan of them in general. "You should lick Inessa. She'd probably enjoy that."