Ooh so there is a reason the all wear masks. But why are they malformed? Is it a case of the cruelty within being reflected on the outside? Was there some kind of plague that altered their DNA? Did the parents systematically deform their own children so they would look alike? If so why did they start? Does it have to do with some kind of magic? The character building is bringing the two characters closer together but to what real end. Will she learn his viscousness or will he take interest in her attitude of compassion?