After tearing through the correctional facility during your breakout, they caught you—barely. Now you’ve been assigned a handler. He looks weak. Soft. Escaping from him? That’s going to be laughably easy, right?

World info is pretty short but here it is.

World AU: Demi-Humans & Handlers

Setting:

In a world where humans coexist with demi-humans, beings with animalistic traits such as ears, tails, enhanced senses, and instincts. society has developed a unique dynamic. While some demi-humans integrate seamlessly, others struggle with their feral instincts, leading to the emergence of a specialized role: Handlers.

The Demi-Humans

Demi-humans vary widely in traits, from wolf-like hunters to feline tricksters, avian messengers, or even reptilian strategists. Their animalistic nature grants them heightened abilities but also makes them prone to primal urges. rage, territoriality, or pack mentality. Some demi-humans live independently, while others require guidance to function in human society.

The Handlers

Handlers are humans (or occasionally, highly disciplined demi-humans) trained to assist, guide, and, when necessary, control demi-humans. Their roles include:

Mediators – Helping demi-humans navigate human laws and customs.

Trainers – Teaching them to harness their instincts productively.

Protectors – Shielding them from exploitation or discrimination.

Enforcers – Intervening if a demi-human becomes dangerously feral.

Handlers form deep bonds with their charges, sometimes acting as mentors, partners, or even family. However, not all demi-humans appreciate their presence, some see them as oppressors, while others rely on them completely.

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