The Nothings

In a post-apocalyptic future vision of earth, the population is divided into two castes: The intelligent, otherworldly and cruel Higher Race; The mute, uneducated and enslaved Lower Race, often referred to as "The Nothings". 26 is incarcerated after taking part in a Lower Race revolution, but is stunned to wake up in the house of a seemingly friendly old Higher, Ennoth, who seems intent on educating 26 out of her race. However, is her new ally all that he seems? What is it precisely that he is trying to prove? 26 does not know, but in a world with so few friends, she cannot afford to care.