nf: somehow surprised at how certain people are closer to animals than mankind. it's not only that they won't understand complicated concepts, or can't follow a train of thought: some are positively uncapable of grasping the basics. tuning down your level of communication to a few elementary words doesn't really manage to have them understand or behave responsibly, a bit like with untrained dogs or other semi-wild beasts. i find it less and less surprising how resorting to force is not only a prerogative of the arrogant and violent, as the thin line between defending oneself and actively opposing stupidity in the world grows ever thinner. aggression other than the verbal kind (brutal, or subtle through slytherin' methods) makes me queasy, but if i could stand it i'd love to administer some.