"Technology and magic are the future. In this world and the next, and the next. Whether we like it or not. Even the Earl at home uses that sort of thing. He's likely my best bet at removing this implant all together." As Shimmer did give him the option of taking it out but there would be a hole and wires still left inside.

"I imagine I might've gotten more time with her as I climbed the ranks naturally, had my body replaced, and gotten more comfortable with the place as time went on. Us Deltas, we were treated rather well. Cozy room, snacks, comfortable places to spend points with no real consequences for not climbing the ranks. We just had to do what we were told, that's all."