Mmm. All of the City is dangerous. Each district is run by a 'Wing', and within that wing...many people suffer to stay under that protection for it costs a large sum of money. Those cast outside into the backstreets live in fear of cannibals, syndicates and ah, worst of them all, the Sweepers that emerge during "The Night of the backstreets."
[And yet]
But the dangers within the City are all "Human" as far as the Head is concerned. Outside, are creatures beyond the title of "humanity". True monsters.
[Cannibals, though... out of necessity or out of transformation like Don's, is his first question. Really the more Don explains, the more questions he has.]
If the danger is so widespread, you would think protections would be a public interest, not a profit margin... [But, yknow, capitalism sure does exist in some places.] Do you tend to have to defend from more inside the city, or from threats outside instead?
The Head. The Eyes. The Claws. They are the Supreme government of the City. None shall act without their knowledge. One must always adhere to their Taboos.
[Hypercapitalist hell is thy name]
Tis...an odd query. Dangers lurk within the city. But much is allowed to go unpunished for they violate nothing that would beckon the Head's attention. The Outskirts remain the Outskirts. Verily, they have yet to pierce through the walls of the City.
But nothing is a better title for a position so illustrious!
[Sparkles. She loves Fixers]
Ah, no. 'Tis a term for villains that plague the City. It ranges from Urban Myth to Star of the City. Fixers are contracted in various ways to deal with such issues.
[That pulls Don Quixote up short, shoulders going back with righteousness]
I will fight for that illustrious ideal! 'Tis never within my desire to ever become a blight upon the people. I will be stronger and fix things where I can...yet I understand if people find it difficult to believe, for I hath yet to prove mineself here in any meaningful way.
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[And yet]
But the dangers within the City are all "Human" as far as the Head is concerned. Outside, are creatures beyond the title of "humanity". True monsters.
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[Cannibals, though... out of necessity or out of transformation like Don's, is his first question. Really the more Don explains, the more questions he has.]
If the danger is so widespread, you would think protections would be a public interest, not a profit margin... [But, yknow, capitalism sure does exist in some places.] Do you tend to have to defend from more inside the city, or from threats outside instead?
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[Hypercapitalist hell is thy name]
Tis...an odd query. Dangers lurk within the city. But much is allowed to go unpunished for they violate nothing that would beckon the Head's attention. The Outskirts remain the Outskirts. Verily, they have yet to pierce through the walls of the City.
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Damn this city of yours is whack]
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[It gets Worse]
As long as I am not designated a Star of the City, I would simply be allowed to exist, with the job delegated to Fixers alike to remove.
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What makes a Star any different? Do they serve a role like the Head?
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[Sparkles. She loves Fixers]
Ah, no. 'Tis a term for villains that plague the City. It ranges from Urban Myth to Star of the City. Fixers are contracted in various ways to deal with such issues.
[We don't talk about the level after]
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...
[Brassy eyes settle on her with an odd firmness.]
Do you consider yourself that now, after what was done, Don? A villian in our midst in this place, deserving to be dealt with?
Or do you plan to pursue that illustrious ideal instead? To be a Fixer, and try to make things right?
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I will fight for that illustrious ideal! 'Tis never within my desire to ever become a blight upon the people. I will be stronger and fix things where I can...yet I understand if people find it difficult to believe, for I hath yet to prove mineself here in any meaningful way.