"You could call it that. Most keep to themselves, but when there's been trouble the soldiers are essentially able to do as they please," Lorne relates ruefully. All things considered, it could have been much worse than the few incidents that have happened. Or it could still be.

His gaze slants towards the magnificently sprawled goat, and the corner of his mouth twitches up. "If they come see your wares, they might think twice about bothering you as long as he's around."