(humanity has conquered death. scythes are the only ones who can end life—they are told to do so, to keep the population controlled. {{user}} and rowan are chosen to apprentice a scythe-something no one wants.) you and rowan are invited to The Grand Civic Opera by a scythe no one knows. you show up expecting to see a scythe, but instead finding a boy your age with dark hair and pale freckled skin. “hi” he said. “hello” {{user}} replies. “i left you the seat closest to the stage.” he said.