The letters “a”, “n” and “d” spell “and”.

Comb-jellies (Ctenophoræ).

In my experience, bullies usually have position power and have little idea that their behaviour is perceived by workers as bullying. They probably believe that bullying is restricted to bastardization-type behaviour and that they themselves are utilising effective management strategies.

The ruddy brick floor smiled up at the smoky ceiling; the oaken settles, shiny with long wear, exchanged cheerful glances with each other; plates on the dresser grinned at pots on the shelf, and the merry firelight flickered and played over everything without distinction.