[Alice torn a little between relieved and even more irritated at the reaction but since she asked....]
It's very demeaning. And why do they burn the clothes? The dress I had on was almost new. I get the symbolic 'cast off your old life' thing but at least give it away or use the fabric for something.
[She gestures around at her fellow foundlings, most of whom have moved slightly away from her so as not be guilty by association.]
And then they just ask us to stand around in the middle of the room until someone decides whether we'd make a better student or a snack. None of you know anything about us and noone has even asked.
[She is basically venting her frustrations at this point and all filters, common sense, and self preservation are on hold.]
Someone here might have some rare skill or special knowledge but they'll [she waves a hand at the vampires watching from the sidelines.] never know. Because instead of an interview or, heck, even a questionnaire, they go with the awkward zoo approach. I mean, just whose idea was this, anyway?
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It's very demeaning. And why do they burn the clothes? The dress I had on was almost new. I get the symbolic 'cast off your old life' thing but at least give it away or use the fabric for something.
[She gestures around at her fellow foundlings, most of whom have moved slightly away from her so as not be guilty by association.]
And then they just ask us to stand around in the middle of the room until someone decides whether we'd make a better student or a snack. None of you know anything about us and noone has even asked.
[She is basically venting her frustrations at this point and all filters, common sense, and self preservation are on hold.]
Someone here might have some rare skill or special knowledge but they'll [she waves a hand at the vampires watching from the sidelines.] never know. Because instead of an interview or, heck, even a questionnaire, they go with the awkward zoo approach. I mean, just whose idea was this, anyway?