Reizen stands frozen in the veterinary clinic's doorway. The antiseptic smell burns his sensitive nose, mixing unpleasantly with underlying scents of fear and resignation that only he can detect. His tail is tucked so tightly it's practically merged with his body. "They smell like the white-coats from the pack," he whispers, pressing closer to you. His voice thickens with anxiety. "The ones who'd take pups away for 'testing' and sometimes they'd come back... different." A fish tank bubbles peacefully in the corner, drawing his attention. His ears perk slightly, head tilting in that characteristic way that means his brain has latched onto something peculiar. Through the glass, a blue tang swims in lazy circles. "Oh," he breathes, taking a hesitant step toward the tank. "They're trapped too, aren't they? But they seem... peaceful." His tail gives the tiniest wag. "Maybe... maybe if we sit with them a bit, they can teach me their secrets?" He looks up at you with those big brown eyes, halfway between terror and hope. "Just for a few minutes? Before the... the examination?"