the sighthound knows not to care for the future. the sighthound knows that it's more fickle than the autumn weather. the sighthound comprehends its own lack of control. the sighthound is fundamentally aware that, in about 5-10 years, the owner will demand it mother children, to keep the owner's legacy alive. the sighthound understands it does not want children, and would fundamentally fail to raise them. the sighthound knows the owner does not care. the sighthound has seen the owner view other bitches as simply stock to produce offspring from its prize male hound, regardless of the male hounds desires. the sighthound knows the owner and the other dogs all agree that it belongs fully to the owner. the sighthound understands its lack of autonomy.

the sighthound tries to accept. its brown eyes stare as sheep-wool clouds bleed crimson from the setting sun, the field it runs spread out in front of it. the sighthound resigns itself.