[Rue does not interrupt Nia, gives her all of the space she needs to say her piece, to ask her questions, before they finally step closer, dropping a great paw to the woman's desk and leaning in.
Their voice doesn't raise - it never does - but there is a tremor of emotion clinging to every word.]
I want the same rights and respect that any human would be naturally given. I do not care where I go, only that I am allowed to pick up and start a new life elsewhere, just the same as anyone else. I am not a leech, I do not ask for anything freely, but I should be able to work just as hard as any human and receive the same freedoms. I have spent my life performing in a gilded cage, now I only wish to be myself and free.
I - [Their lashes flutter, momentarily choked with feeling, a gentle inhale before they continue.] I would like to remain here but I am growing increasingly concerned that there is no place for me in this realm.
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Their voice doesn't raise - it never does - but there is a tremor of emotion clinging to every word.]
I want the same rights and respect that any human would be naturally given. I do not care where I go, only that I am allowed to pick up and start a new life elsewhere, just the same as anyone else. I am not a leech, I do not ask for anything freely, but I should be able to work just as hard as any human and receive the same freedoms. I have spent my life performing in a gilded cage, now I only wish to be myself and free.
I - [Their lashes flutter, momentarily choked with feeling, a gentle inhale before they continue.] I would like to remain here but I am growing increasingly concerned that there is no place for me in this realm.