"Big folk?" Shelke could guess what he meant, but it was too interesting a reference to let pass, honestly. Did he come from a race where everyone was as tall as he? Or as short, as the case may be.

She shook her head at his second question, "I have only been here for a few days, and the extent of my exploration has been limited to the area immediately around the apartments and this building." She was hesitant to go much further until she really understood why all of this was happening and until she had solidified a means of ensuring she would receive her medication.

"It is an interesting city, but not one much different from the way others function."