[that's the simple answer, but she pauses for a moment before she continues.]
They're sought after, for the most part. Noble families typically have many children through mistresses to try and produce a Mistborn heir. But for people from the lowest class, like me... It's illegal for a child to be Mistborn. Or it was in the last government, before it fell. Things have been different for around a year now.
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Are Mistborn discriminated against?
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[that's the simple answer, but she pauses for a moment before she continues.]
They're sought after, for the most part. Noble families typically have many children through mistresses to try and produce a Mistborn heir. But for people from the lowest class, like me... It's illegal for a child to be Mistborn. Or it was in the last government, before it fell. Things have been different for around a year now.
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[ the hell? ]
What does that mean?
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You aren't going to like the answer.
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Well, I'm already imagining.
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[there's anger in her voice and her expression as she says that, before she takes a breath and forces herself back to normal.]
But... Sometimes mistakes were made, and people like me were born. They just tried to limit it so nobody of my status would have the power to revolt.
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[ Considering... ]
Since you said things have changed.
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Yes. The emperor who instated those rules is dead.
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No. He's young - only a bit older than me. He wants to change things for the better, for everyone.
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[she makes a face, hesitating.]
It's complicated.
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You don't have to get into it if you don't want to.
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[in the facebook relationship status way]
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As long as you're happy with your position.
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That's not what's most important.
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