[ WP ] Something hunts us in the shadows . Do n't you know ? Humans were never meant to die ...

`` The results came back for number 7721223.'' 
 
 `` What, already? That was fast. I only sent the DNA sample in last night.'' 
 
 `` Hm. Apparently the sample you sent shows high levels of Astesteros.'' 
 
 `` Shit! Another one bound for the Accident squad then.'' 
 
 `` Bastards keep getting all the good ones.'' 
 
 `` Yeah. Hey, is it just me, or are more and more being sent to them lately?'' 
 
 `` It does seem that way.'' 
 
 `` You... you do n't think...'' 
 
 `` What?'' 
 
 `` It's silly, nevermind.'' 
 
 `` No, come on. Ca n't leave me hanging like that! What?'' 
 
 `` I mean, well, it's just a thought but... what if-'' 
 
 ``...'' 
 
 `` What if they're growing resistant to the antaloxalyde?'' 
 
 `` Pfft, yeah, right. Do n't scare me like that!'' 
 
 `` R-Right.'' 
 
 `` Oh, come on! You know our scientists are always working on ways to make it more powerful and effective. Maybe - maybe - there was a bad batch this time or something, but I doubt they're changing.'No such thing as evolution' and all that.'' 
 
 `` You believe that? Council's stance on the validity of human evolution being faked?'' 
 
 `` Sure, why would n't I? It's more likely that there were various species of human and that they eventually died out instead of there being a constantly changing species. Like cats and dogs and the like.'' 
 
 `` I do n't know...'' 
 
 `` Please tell me you do n't buy in to that whole'evolution of the species' thing the Carers spout! What would they know? They just take care of the whelplings.'' 
 
 `` And have been doing so for far longer than most of us have lived! If anyone has noticed a change in humanity it would be them.'' 
 
 `` Oh, please! They're old and addled is all. Telling tales to the whelplings over and over again has made them start to believe in them, that's all.'' 
 
 `` Still... tales do n't just-'' 
 
 `` I saw a duck! It said banana! Then a banana appeared and it ate it. Magic duck.'' 
 
 `` Um. What?'' 
 
 `` There, a tale pulled out of thin air. You were going to say something like'Tales come from somewhere', right?'' 
 
 `` Fine... you made your point.'' 
 
 ``... Hey, do n't worry about it, you know? I mean, sure, we're losing a few to the accident mob but things are bound to pick up. Poisoning is the main way to get rid of the old ones who avoid the others, so it's not like losing a few will change anything in the long run. We've got our jobs. They've got theirs. All working for the same goal and all that crap.'' 
 
 ``'Creating a never-ending supply of human souls for consumption.' It's a bit morbid if you think of them as concious beings...'' 
 
 `` Hm... maybe. But you know, we have to eat. And a lot of them get a decent time span to recreate and form family units or whatever, so it's not so bad.'' 
 
 `` But... I mean... They're supposed to live forever.'' 
 
 `` So? What, we're supposed to die off in order to let that happen?!'' 
 
 `` No, I'm not- I'm not saying that. I just... it's sad, you know?'' 
 
 ``...'' 
 
 `` They're this species with infinite potential. Given enough time they could roam the stars and just... do so much. And we cut that time short. All that potential. All that life...'' 
 
 ``...'' 
 
 `` I'm not saying we should die to let them live. And I do believe in the Farming - do n't get me wrong. I love my job! I just... I still think it's a bit sad.'' 
 
 `` Not going to affect your performance, right?'' 
 
 `` Not a bit! Love seeing them close their eyes for the last time - it's... peaceful.'' 
 
 `` Good.'' 
 
 `` Yeah, I just think that loss of potential and cutting short of what could be - well, it's a waste is all.'' 
 
 `` I understand. I guess... thinking about it. Yeah. It's kinda sad.'' 
 
 `` Oh well. Guess I'd better fill out this paperwork for the accident group. Number 7721223 ca n't be left alive for too much longer. His strong resistance to antaloxalyde would make him a hard late-life kill. Better to see him dead sooner rather than later.'' 
 
 `` True enough. I'll catch you at the mess hall later?'' 
 
 `` Sure. I hear they got a case of young souls from one of the psychological teams' hauls. Caused a mind break in a school kid. Should be good eating.'' 
 
 `` Nice! Been a while since I've had a young soul.'' 
 
 `` Same. Later!'' 
 
 `` Sure.''
