kate

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[sootprints]

... I would understand if they were.

[undread]

It wouldn't be your fault. Just a little accident.

[mmm...]

People can be small-minded, and always blame what is different than what they're used to. But I won't allow anyone to be cruel to you.

[sootprints]

Laudna...

That's very kind of you.

[undread]

I've dealt with people like that for a long time, too. It's easier to stand up for yourself when you aren't alone.

[sootprints]

That's true...

... Are people often cruel to you?

[undread]

I don't pay those sorts of people much mind. [but the answer is yes.] I've been driven away by frightened people often enough. I think I pity them - if I was really as dreadful as they thought, I could have punished them instead of leaving, and perhaps someday they'll offend the wrong witch or monster with their pettiness.