The idea of enforcing curfews on adults is especially ridiculous.

[Alucard has never had kind words for Thorne, but even as he speaks, the venom he once held doesn't come out. That is a genuine surprise, one he files away as something to reflect on later.]

I chose it, based on the very little I had read about both territories. As it was, Thorne would let the Summoned who didn't get thrown below parole us for a few hours at a time if they so wished, which permitted me library access.

[That's not the point though, not really.] Cadens and the other cities do require having a job to make a living though, so there is additional pressure. I don't mind, and it makes coming to Nocwich that much more rewarding.