Cliffy attends his first classes and attempts escape. In the process, he uncovers a secret cabal.

Cliffy learns the history behind the Institute, and meets his metal servant.

Cliffy travels to the institute, and finds out just how lethal their discipline is.

Cliffy finds it difficult to leave home, and discovers that his fellow students aren't all very welcoming.

A street urchin in a neo-Victorian world stumbles upon a murder, and is embroiled in a unique form of blackmail.