[ she vaguely considers commanding both of them to carry her because she feels like a piece of shit and really wants to cuddle, but decides to point out that book instead. ]
[ The book features, surprise surprise, information about a fictional race of SUBHUMANS called Twilights - named such because of their unbelieveably short life spans. The average Twilight lives to about their early thirties, and they are usually born with multiple mental and physical disabilities/disorders to 'COMPENSATE' for their abilities. COMPENSATION is hereditary, and more severe if inherited through a Twilight mother. All Twilights are born addicted to CELEBRE, which is not only highly addictive but also toxic, and part of what plays into their short lifespans. CELEBRE comes in two forms, UPPERS and DOWNERS, which are to be taken together. The dosing depends on the Twilight and their own personal tolerance.
They are noted by the author to be extremely VIOLENT and DESTRUCTIVE, and as such are closely monitored by the government. At birth, Twilights are given a pair of dog tags - one with their basic information including name, date of birth, blood type, and who they're contracted to, the other with their current rank. The ranking system goes from D/5 (lowest) to S/0 (highest). These tags monitor vital signs and when a Twilight dies, their records are deleted from both their ranking category and family database. Because of their more violent tendencies, Twilights are regularly CONTRACTED out to mercenary guilds or gangs as hired muscle.
Twilights are also bound to three basic principles:
Article One: Twilights must not intentionally hurt humans. Destroying the overall balance by disregarding this rule is forbidden. Article Two: Twilights must obey orders directed to them by humans. However, orders that conflict with article one are exceptions. Article Three: If the situation does not conflict with articles one and two, a Twilight must defend oneself.
These laws are in place to PROTECT Twilights in a world where they're viewed as SUBHUMAN and HATED by society. ]
[ You can't hear, but if you pay attention long enough you'll see them talking about the bastard of the house and his BODYGUARD.
Beware of glass, as there's a shattered bottle nearby.
If she heads into the room proper, she'll find a young boy with a black eye sitting at a desk, papers strewn around him. They have the handwriting of someone who is very young, and very inexperienced in writing.
[ oh right i'm deaf now that's right... that was a disappointing saga of attempts. ]
[ she tries to speak, but this just feels weird and wrong coming out of her mouth. She takes a moment to wonder if this is how Argus feels, every day. ]
[ she takes a moment to make a foggy mental note to learn sign language. ]
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If not, he will follow suit with a jump.]
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There are rows and rows of books in front of you, and a set of double doors leading out into the main hall.
On the floor, by one of the shelves, is a book laying open, spine up. ]
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It looks like a quest.
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Guessing that's important.
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Not that he's say no to being ordered to cuddle]Let's hope that book is our next lead.
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i mean
the spine reads 'TWILIGHTS: A HISTORY'
do you investigate? ]
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Ergo: yes.]
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They are noted by the author to be extremely VIOLENT and DESTRUCTIVE, and as such are closely monitored by the government. At birth, Twilights are given a pair of dog tags - one with their basic information including name, date of birth, blood type, and who they're contracted to, the other with their current rank. The ranking system goes from D/5 (lowest) to S/0 (highest). These tags monitor vital signs and when a Twilight dies, their records are deleted from both their ranking category and family database. Because of their more violent tendencies, Twilights are regularly CONTRACTED out to mercenary guilds or gangs as hired muscle.
Twilights are also bound to three basic principles:
Article One: Twilights must not intentionally hurt humans. Destroying the overall balance by disregarding this rule is forbidden.
Article Two: Twilights must obey orders directed to them by humans. However, orders that conflict with article one are exceptions.
Article Three: If the situation does not conflict with articles one and two, a Twilight must defend oneself.
These laws are in place to PROTECT Twilights in a world where they're viewed as SUBHUMAN and HATED by society. ]
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[D/1]
...Seriously?
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Argus...I didn't know. This explains so much.
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B/3.]
...Shit, that's kind of a raw deal... between that and the rules...
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[ She's letting herself down from Pearl's arms to stagger to the doors and open them, seemingly driven by her need to help Argus now. ]
I'm so sorry, Argus. I'm sorry.
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[Time to go through those doors after Capella.]
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Further down is another door, a deep red liquid leaking out from underneath.
It smells like wine. ]
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Beware of glass, as there's a shattered bottle nearby.
If she heads into the room proper, she'll find a young boy with a black eye sitting at a desk, papers strewn around him. They have the handwriting of someone who is very young, and very inexperienced in writing.
He doesn't look up immediately when she enters. ]
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[ she tries to speak, but this just feels weird and wrong coming out of her mouth. She takes a moment to wonder if this is how Argus feels, every day. ]
[ she takes a moment to make a foggy mental note to learn sign language. ]
Are you...alright..? What happened?
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...I fell. I fall a lot.
What are you doing in here?
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[ she immediately answers like argus would answer, but takes a step back. ONE OF YOU TWO step forward... ]
Someone ask him questions. I am not sure if I am the right person to do this.
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We're here to rescue someone who's very important. His name is Argus. Have you seen him?
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Yeah, I know him. I'm his - He's my bodyguard.
But he's not here... He wrote these, though.
[ Indicating the pages. Maybe you should take a look. ]
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I'll leave that to you guys.
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