[ 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. ]
[ Beware of glass, as there's a shattered bottle nearby.
If they heads into the room proper, you'll find the young boy with a black eye from the earlier memory sitting at a desk, papers strewn around him. They have the handwriting of someone who is very young, and very inexperienced in writing.
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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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There's nothing left in this room, so you should probably head to the door. ]
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Wine is leaking from below, and you can hear crying. ]
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If they heads into the room proper, you'll find the young boy with a black eye from the earlier memory 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 they enter. ]
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[Reaching down for those papers]
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I'm fine. I just... I fell.
[ The handwriting is terrible, like someone who has been practicing.
The first says 'TWILIGHTS MUST SERVE HUMANS BECAUSE ___.'
The second says 'IT'S POINTLESS TO DEFEND MYSELF BECAUSE ___.'
The third says 'I AM GOOD FOR ___.'
The blanks are indecipherable, like someone has crossed them out. ]
Can you... Can you fix those?
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['TWILIGHTS MUST NOT SERVE HUMANS BECAUSE THEY'RE NOT MY MASTERS.'
IT'S NEVERPOINTLESS TO DEFEND MYSELF BECAUSE I'M WORTH FIGHTING FOR.'
'I AM GOOD FOR TAKING CARE OF OTHERS.']