"... I didn't learn them." [i]Vance said flatly as he looked away. He sighed; if Victoria was going to go and reveal her backstory, he might as well explain the reason behind their slaughter of the Contractees.[/i] "In truth... I'm one of the people we were just recently killing," [i]He responded, forcing his voice to be as emotionless as possible.[/i] "Contractees. We all have the same kind of backstory; we've all suffered losses, and felt pure hatred and self loathe. As children, mind you. And... at our weakest times, these... beings. Contractors. They materialize before us, promising us power beyond human comprehension. Power to finally get what we want; finally get revenge." [i]Now, Vance's tone turned bitter, despite his efforts to stay emotionless. It seemed as though he was still unwilling to reveal his own, specific reason for forming the Contract.[/i] "And after the Contract is formed, its magic begins to mutate us. Giving us new both physical and magical capabilities. And the scientists...." [i]He said the word 'scientists' with unmistakeable hatred.[/i] "They're able to detect this chance, able to detect the sudden, massive levels of magic in a human body that indicates the formation of a Contractee. And the scientists set out to kidnap this Contractee before their mutations can take place. Then, they force us into the lab, where they run constant experiments on us. Some of us are turned into mutant monsters. Some of us are killed. Some of us are rаped. Sometimes, all three happen to one person. Either way, as this happens... we still manage to form relationships, because we are still human beings... in a way, I guess." [i]Now, he stops, looking away from Victoria.[/i]