Shen stuffed his hands farther into his jacket pockets as he slowed his walk in front of an absurd building. It could have been some rich pimp's home, but instead the sign in front proclaimed it a sanctuary. His thin lips pulled into a cynical grin, disapproving of it all in the slightest glance. It was a cold glance, one that suited his expressionless face and sharp gaze. At the height of five foot four with a slight Asian build, he managed to look tough with rough Chinese characters running down the length of his left arm, blurred by the years.

'Fraiser Dog Sanctuary'. Damn, he'd really sunk low to find himself here, so far from the bustling, smelly streets of Chinatown. Tilting his head up to the sky, he let memories wash over him.

'You have been henceforth released on probation to serve the rest of your term as community service at the Fraiser Dog Sanctuary. Should you fail to complete the service, you will return to county.' The gravel sounded through the court room, sending a shiver into his heart right through the orange jumpsuit he wore. Not that it showed on his face any more then than it did now. A slight softening around his oddly wide eyes? None that he was aware of. Shen knew if he didn't follow through though, he'd ruin everything. He was out now, under blue sky, however grey it looked now. Even that could be bought though and he intended to make the best of it.

Stepping forward, he pushed open the front door, letting his hood fall back from his roughed up hair that was even shorter than usual after being in the slammer for however short a time. "Hello? Name's Shen. 'M supposed to work here from today onward..." he called, voice terse for a greeting as he scanned the room he'd stepped into and the couple dogs that came over in curiosity.