[@Vertigo] the only thing that's a bit off from what I've written is that a 10 year old Noctem would be closer to a 20-22 year old human; I made their lifespan but relative age roughly a half/double ratio to a human's, otherwise you hit the nail on the head with the idea. Small children that suddenly sprout into full sized bodies before co-ordination can really set in, who rapidly develop the full cognitive abilities of an adult with their shared experiences. That's Noctem.