[@NarcissisticPotato]
your character looks good :) I loved the opinion pieces. Made me laugh :p

[@Obscene Symphony]
They are "free" to go home to keep up their appearances, but they will be less able to control the monster within. They will begin to want to be "close" to Lord Nixus as they will feel more in control of the monster.
So some may choose to stay after giving some excuse to their family