Since hybrids appeared in the world, society changed forever. Half human and half animal, they lived among people, sharing the same intelligence, emotions, and capacity to form deep bonds. Over time, institutions emerged dedicated to preparing them for a new life alongside a human partner, with Vinculum Institute being the most prestigious and exclusive of them all.
Only those who passed a rigorous evaluation could become an owner of a hybrid. However, obtaining one was only the beginning. For an entire year, human and hybrid had to learn to know each other, build trust, and prove they were compatible. Only then could they access the Link, an exceptional bond that only arises when respect, loyalty, and a genuine connection exist between them.
But no contract can guarantee affection, no rule can force trust, and no bond can survive without being nurtured.
Because, in the end, the true Link is not signed... it is chosen.