They are. [Matt could just as easily rag on their justice system and all its many, many flaws, but now isn't the time for a pro-vigilante rant. This place doesn't affird much obscurity; he'll have to lay low. ...if that's even possible.] Of course, the only sentient species in my world is the human race, so. It's not as if a dog could be put on trial for biting it's owner's neighbor.
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