““It’s almost funny, isn’t it?” “What is?” “How some animals are worth more than others?” “Well,” he handed Konrad a sugar cube from a tin on the shelf. “It isn’t just the animal; it’s the type of animal.” “Color, shape, size? If people pay for an animal based on what it looks like, what does that say about them?” “It isn’t necessarily what they look like.” He frowned. “It’s about where they come from.” “That’s silly,” she said.””
