"No, not everyone. A lot of Bladians do end up with their Singers because of a life-or-death situation, but there are also a lot of cases of Bladians simply making deals with Singers in order to get an extra edge of out life."
His tone turns wry at that point. When he continues, though, he sounds serious.
"Making a Pact, though, isn't a joke. To become a Bladian means that you have something else in your head that may be inclined to view you as little else but a tool that allows it to eat and survive. The weight of its presence alone shortens your lifespan considerably."
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"No, not everyone. A lot of Bladians do end up with their Singers because of a life-or-death situation, but there are also a lot of cases of Bladians simply making deals with Singers in order to get an extra edge of out life."
His tone turns wry at that point. When he continues, though, he sounds serious.
"Making a Pact, though, isn't a joke. To become a Bladian means that you have something else in your head that may be inclined to view you as little else but a tool that allows it to eat and survive. The weight of its presence alone shortens your lifespan considerably."