proceed to new world (do not ask questions, do not collect delightful prizes)

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Here is a young woman curled up on a bed, shivering, having thrown off her blankets when she woke earlier.

She is asleep. For now.

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[shadopolis]

"Umber demons are magically attuned. Grathas demons are strong and tough. Annique demons can discharge electricity from their bodies. Blood demons are telekinetic, but unadept at magic. All were created at the beginning of the world, at the behest of the Creator."

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"Of course," she mutters, and then: "How significant are the Umber and Blood demon's advantages and disadvantages with magic? What is magic used for?"

...reputation, bodyguard, powers, age...

[shadopolis]

"The Umber bloodline has a moderate talent for the practice: the Blood demons are totally inept. Magic is intertwined with technology, and may be put to many, many different uses."

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"As in, they are unable to use magic, or it is extremely difficult? --Does telekinesis not qualify as magic for that purpose?"

...ancestry, reputation, bodyguard...

[shadopolis]

"Their natural telekinesis does not count as magic for that purpose. They are practically unable to use magic."

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That disqualifies them. (Really, it probably would either way.)

"What other characteristics do each of the branches have?"

...bodyguard, powers, age...

[shadopolis]

"Blood demons drink human blood, and have red eyes that glow when they are stressed. Annique demons are metallic, and look younger than most other demons. Umber demons are known for lilac eyes and lavender hair. Grathas demons look like humans, save for golden irises."

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"...is that generally something the relevant human lives through?"

[shadopolis]

"If the blood demon cares, yes."

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"...how often do they care?"

...

ancestry, ...reputation? bodyguard, powers?, age...

[shadopolis]

"Oh, usually."

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"Noted." There's something slightly grim in her voice. "Are there cultural aspects of the different branches?"

...reputation, bodyguard, powers...

[shadopolis]

"Blood demons are somewhat looked down upon as a 'debased lineage', but otherwise, not significantly."

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"What are the possible family reputations?"

...bodyguard, powers, age...

[shadopolis]

"Honored. Dignified. Criminal. Dark."

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Tiny sigh. "What are the advantages, disadvantages, and other characteristics of each of these reputations? --And why only four?"

...ancestry, reputation, bodyguard, powers, age...

[shadopolis]

"They are those that are available to choose from.

Honored families are highly respected: if you are a member, you will be asked to significant social functions on a regular basis. Your family will encourage you to learn, and you will receive a 500 credit stipend per week.

Dignified families are known for modesty and politeness. They will expect the same from you, and provide you with decorum training which will improve your social skills and allow you to interact more easily with the lower classes. They will provide a 250 credit stipend.

Dark families are shrouded in occult rumor, as they carrier stronger demonic blood. They will teach you how to properly use your demonic lineage, providing a 250 credit stipend.

Criminal families are the heads of the underworld: as a member, you will be more heavily protected, with two bodyguards rather than one. Even among the demons, the criminal families are rich: you will receive a stipend of 1000 credits per week."

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"Why are only those available to chose from? What do honoured families encourage their members to learn? --Do the skills taught apply despite not remembering the retroactive history?"

...bodyguard, powers, age...

[shadopolis]

"As I have said, because they are. I do not know the reason why. Honored families encourage their children to be elegant and diplomatic. And no."

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"...would the retroactive history result in being expected to know those things?"

[shadopolis]

"Yes."

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"Is there any way to know the things -- or even some of the things -- I would know if the retroactive history was real?"

[shadopolis]

"No."

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The worst part is that this is probably still the best available option.

"Is it possible to--" Pause. "What are the most successful ways previous abductees have dealt with this problem? --And what is the significant of dark family's stronger demonic blood?"

[shadopolis]

"I have no significant knowledge about these things."