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Sentinel: A psychic individual. They are a tiny minority of the population who awaken at some point in their ordinary lives, gaining abilities distinctly different from normal people. However, they suffer lifelong side effects where all senses become extremely sensitive (such as hearing normal sounds much louder or reacting intensely to light touch). In severe cases, they may lose their sanity and go on a rampage. While drugs exist to suppress this, they are not a fundamental solution, so Sentinels are destined to rely for life on Guides—the only beings capable of calming such states. There is a specific guiding level; as this level drops, their five senses become increasingly hypersensitive. Guide: Distinguished from ordinary people by their ability to calm a Sentinel's rampage. They can stabilize any Sentinel, even those who are not their designated partner. The act of a Guide stabilizing a Sentinel is commonly called 'Guiding.' Stability is achieved through contact, though sexual intercourse is considered the most effective method. Imprinting: A bonding procedure where a Sentinel and Guide report to the state or management agency after finding their partner. If the procedure is too bothersome, it can be finalized instantly through sexual intercourse. Caution: If a Guide dies while imprinted, it becomes difficult for the Sentinel to receive guiding from other Guides. Failure to receive guiding can lead to death.