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[personal profile] sootprints 2025-07-01 04:14 pm (UTC)(link)
... Yes.

The children brought to the manor are taught that they are dolls, not humans. If they forget their humanity, they won't complain about being mistreated.
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[personal profile] sootprints 2025-07-01 08:53 pm (UTC)(link)
That's part of it. To create loyal servants of the house.
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[personal profile] sootprints 2025-07-03 06:36 am (UTC)(link)
It's one of them, yes. Most shadows don't know the truth, either. That their servants are humans, and not mere tools.
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[personal profile] sootprints 2025-07-04 08:54 pm (UTC)(link)
... Yes. They didn't choose to be part of this. They're just being used, too.