"Anyone has access, though you have to sign up for a card to take the books out of the building. It all has to do with these things called computers, but the staff is more than happy to walk you through the process," he explained. His tone was at least softening a bit, trying to be friendly once more.

"The main base of power is in the center of the city. It's called the Tower and that's where the Magistrate is. I tried to scout it to discover a way to challenge them but it seems impossible at the moment. Many of the other Chosen, those who have been plucked from their homes to stay here, seem to have given up on the idea of leaving."