Ash got back to work as Anthy talked with her newfound friend. He was working steadily towards a cage slightly above them; it's inhabitant was making a lot of noise and the cage was violently shaking, nearly toppling over. He looked over the cages; some inhabitants looked beaten down and in despair, while others thrashed if they were approached. He smashed the next lock more forcibly.

"I hate this. I fucking- I thought things were different. But it's the same shit, just swept under the rug."