Disclaimer: I do not own Spiral, nor am I one of the Blade Children.

Welcome to the Blade Children Recruitment Center! We're so pleased that you showed some interest in our little organization. What are the Blade Children? Well, we are many things. At first we may appear to be your average, run-of-the-mill independently wealthy terrorist organization that makes countless bombs, has unlimited resources, and has no serious regard for authority, but in reality, we are so much more than that.

By this point, you've probably heard too much for us to let you go now. So please, sign your medical waivers and prepare yourself for what is to come.

First, you will need to have a minor surgery to remove one of your ribs. This is very important, as it is one of the distinctions of the Blade Children. Not only will it inspire intrigue and speculation from anyone who sees your x-rays, but it will also leave a vulnerable spot for your enemies to attack you. Of course, you'll be much more clever than your opponents, so even if they know about the rib, they won't be intelligent enough to utilize it.

Before you can really call yourself one of the Blade Children, you'll need to take a course with each of our fine tutors. And don't forget your equipment on the way out! The Blade Children Introductory Kit includes cat-eye contact lenses (you'll want to wear these – the last Blade Child who refused to put them in had an unfortunate accident with a loose railing), your personal bomb-making kit, and a cell phone with every living person's number inexplicably programmed into it.

Good luck!