The world you are about to enter is a world like ours, yet very different. Within this world, not much is different on the surface. They have the same technology as we do, the same wars, the same conflicts, and the same solutions. What stands out as different are the people. While most humans are still regular, hairless, irritable apes as we know them, there lives a new kind of people among their ranks: The Demi-Humans. Often referred to as "Demies", these are creatures that are half man and half animal/fish/bird/whatever-else-they-happen-to-be. You're all familiar with mermaids I'm sure, and perhaps even a few other demi-human species such as lamias, harpies, and centaurs. Or perhaps you're a nerd that can list off the lesser known kinds, like arachnes, slimes, and dullahans? Regardless of how much previous knowledge you have on these interesting creatures, they are what coexist in this world alongside humans. Now, a world with two dominant races is not without its fair share of problems. Humans are not always accepting of the demi-humans, often segregating them and refusing to get along simply because of the separation by race. Of course, certain places have accepted the demi-humans into their society with open arms, but the majority of the world continues to refuse peace, unfortunately. That said, certain groups fight for the rights of the demi-humans, hoping to eventually achieve a world in which everyone can live in peace. Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could walk through the grocery store and not worry about that jerk who always yells at the lizardman who just wants a nice cold-cut? What if you could let your kids play with the centaur children who live next door without being frowned upon? Imagine being able to spar with a minotaur and not be abandoned by all your friends! Alas, this world you are about to experience has yet to reach that point.

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While I'm sure you'd love to delve deep into the inner workings of a world like this, those are stories for other times. This story focuses on two people, a human and a demi-human, who never believed they would find themselves in the situation they happen to be in. "What is that situation?", you ask? Well, I suppose there's only one way to find out, isn't there?...