The elderly woman's eyes conveyed her confusion.
She was of advanced age, with limited education from her early years, only aware that prosecutors wear badges with specific designs, much like the badges on police uniforms.
Purple Summers had no such insignia, was heavily pregnant, and still an intern.
The old lady was unsure if the other party could help her.
She hesitated before saying, "It's not about money… I want him to stand trial."
Indeed, just as her colleague had said, the old lady's objective was not money. She sought justice for her dog, a proper explanation.
This was actually a very simple notion, yet in today's legal society, it presented difficulties.
Laws are established to protect human rights; at their core, they serve humans. How could they punish a person over an animal?
Purple Summers thought for a moment, then asked her, "May I see that photo of yours?"