[that isn't what he wants to hear. But it is what he expected - not just in light of what the other man mentioned of his past, but of people in general, especially given the current mood of Olympia.]

There is less tolerance to be found everywhere, I think, and that is especially true if one is known to be different.

Where I came from... the house I was raised in was known to everyone. Even when I was a child there were people who would make assumptions, and those whispers had always followed me - even into adulthood, they... define me, somewhat, or certainly in the eyes of other people. Being here is the first time in a while I've been able to do that for myself...