Solomon, despite his lack of certain facial features, managed to make an expression that showed distinct annoyance at the question. Sure, Limbo might have once been a place where people went after death under some circumstances, but not anymore. Those who did show up in soul form were promptly ripped to shreds by those things that roamed the city streets at night. He would explain this if either of the boys brought up the things that had accosted them, but until then, he was focused on the current subject of explanation.<br/><br/>"Yes, you are. And that much is obvious," He said, crossing his arms limply. "The reason we chose you isn't what you are<span style="font-style: italic">now.</span>God knows this plan would go right to shit if we did. We chose you because of what you can<span style="font-style: italic">become.</span>" The line was sort of vague, but he clarified. "Let's go back to that history lesson for a moment, if you'll both listen." A glare was shot at Salem, who lowered his head slightly. "Recall how I mentioned rebellious demons binding themselves to people. That's what helped them win the war. Let me be blunt, you're not shit compared to most demons if we're going by purely physical measure. Not right now, at least. But your souls, there's something special about them. So what the old ones did, they lent their power to the humans they chose. They, essentially, gained the physical prowess of a demon, while retaining the spiritual strength of a human."<br/><br/>Salem raised a hand meekly as he spoke up, gaining the attention of their little statue of exposition. "So, wait, how does that work? Is there some sort of...I don't know, ritual or something? That doesn't seem like a good idea." Salem wasn't the overtly religious type, but he'd read enough books and believed in enough things to have the opinion that demons were bad and letting one into your soul was<span style="font-style: italic">double</span>bad.<br/><br/>Luckily for him, Solomon was ready to explain. "Yes, there is. And yes, it can have some long-lasting effects. If you happened to die while bound to a demon, both you and your 'partner' would kick the bucket and end up here. Except if that happens, you won't have your physical body anymore. It's possible to get it back, but in general, dying is very bad and you shouldn't do it. No entry to the pearly gates as long as you've been bound, though. We're not allowed up there."