Adults Life

Once a pair successfully unifies, the new adult Shadow is expected to take on some job to support the workings of the manor. There are 5 sectors that the jobs fall under: Judicial, Executive, Legislative, Public Relations, Other(?).

The rankings of the adults are decided by the floor they reside in, with the lowest being the first, and the highest, the third. Adults on the first and second floors are further split into "Lower" and "Upper" ranks, organizing the floors by authority. Authority is based on meritocracy, with gender and age not factoring into rankings. While higher ranked Shadows may aid and recommend lower ranked ones, the Shadow's personal skills and abilities are the greatest factor in deciding their worth.

## Unification

When a Shadow and Doll unify, the Shadow will inherit the Doll’s memories. The amount depends on the pair, some may remember every part of the Doll’s life or only pieces.

During Unification, the Shadow deconstructs their body to fuse with their Doll. The result depends on compatibility with the Shadow and Doll; if their body is too weak to take in the Shadow’s soot quantity, they will die. Low soot quantity can still result in failure as they may not have enough soot to continue the process after forming the cocoon.

During the process, the pair meets one final time in a fused subconscious where the Doll slowly gets consumed by a wave of soot. The Shadow has the option to save, go with, or kill their Doll which affects failure or memory gained.

(The two points above may change in the future)

## Job Sectors

### Other

* Jobs that don’t fall under the above: Medical, research, Veiled Doll management, finances, first floor management, Children’s wing management, security.

* This sector is still under discussion.

## Obligation

Current idea: Due to adults being able to leave with proper permission, the Soot House version of the Obligation is a guided tour for new adult Shadows leaving the manor for the first time.

## First Floor

### Lower

Filled with newcomers, the Shadows of this floor focus on gaining control of their face. This is the period where the new Shadow will learn new etiquette and adjust to the environment. The Shadow will have the option of lazing around in luxury or putting in effort to climb the ranks. This is the only floor where adults cannot leave the manor.

### Upper

Consisting of slightly older Shadows which hold lesser jobs. Many work in miscellaneous jobs, or being assistants/apprentices to higher ranking Shadows. Despite being considered minor, their jobs help in maintaining the manor. It is quite common for jobs to fall under entertainment and arts on this floor. With permission, adults of this floor occasionally may leave the manor, though it comes rarely.

## Second Floor

### Lower

This floor is usually filled with Shadows recently promoted from the first floor, and is the first sign that the Shadow has contributed enough to the manor. Many of the jobs here lean into politics and management. Jobs include tutors/teachers, welfare, independent researches, and more. Apprentices/assistants to higher ranked Shadows also reside on this floor. Appeals to exit the manor are more readily approved than the previous floor.

### Upper

One of the highest floors, with more prestige and access than the previous. Many of the Shadows here are heads of their fields, with few apprentices and assistants accompanying them. This floor is where the final calls of the fields are made, as well as the final step for reports before meeting the third floor. Once again, age and gender do not determine one reaching this level.

### Third Floor

The highest possible floor an adult Shadow can reach. Only four Shadows can obtain a seat at this level, and manage one of four positions: Internal Management, External Management, Jurisdiction, and Execution. They assist Lord Grandfather, offering advice in his decisions, and maintain the manor's system in his stead. Members of this floor may leave the manor and carry out Selections, bringing village children back to the manor.