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In the year 1990, a monumental discovery rocked the world. The Antarctic ice shelf, long thought to be devoid of any civilization was found to be the home of an underground reptilian civilization that bore a remarkable resemblance to dinosaurs. These sapient dinosaurs had technology similar to that of Humans and were given full Human rights within weeks of their contact with Humans. Antarctica was given over to the Mesozoicans — as the sapient dinosaurs called themselves — as a country. Most Mesozoicans were small theropods, Gallimimus, Compsognathus and other smaller dinosaurs. Interestingly, there was also ranching of specially bred dwarf versions of herbivores for food.

And so, Humans and Mesozoicans coexisted relatively peacefully.

In 2030, technology and computers have finally integrated into everyday life in the most intimate way possible: as implants and augmentations. Humans and dinosaurs could transcend their biological limits and become seamless hybrids of flesh and machine. Unfortunately, as a side effect, corporations became so powerful that they rivaled sovereign countries in some aspects. Indeed, some particularly large companies were even capable of raising military forces on par with those of a small country.

Despite that and the income inequality, all was well until one high ranking corporate executive found out that a family member of his committed suicide when it was leaked out that they were an ABDL. Distraught over his loss, he uses his considerable power among the government to have it and other sex toys banned as a threat to societal morality. As he was responsible for getting the majority of the politicians into power, they acquiesced to his demands.

And so, in 2034, the Anirut-Lenka Bill — popularly known as the Adulting Act — passed unanimously in the United States. This act made the production and possession of adult baby paraphernalia and sex toys punishable by fines of up to $100,000 minimum or a jail term of a minimum of six months per item. The only exemptions were for research and medical purposes and those were rarely granted.

Diapers were also subject to the law. No manufacturers could produce diapers that were designed to fit anyone over the age of five years with the exception of medical purposes. Those who did manufacture said diapers were required to be registered with the government and keep track of their inventory. Individuals were forbidden from possessing said diapers as well unless they had a certified letter from a medical professional as well as a valid prescription. The punishment was the same as for ABDL paraphernalia and one pack of diapers counted as a single item; at least on paper. In practice, it was common to charge suspects with one count of possession per diaper. Leading to fines totaling in the hundreds of millions of dollars or jail terms centuries long.

Due to a surprisingly large demand for ABDL paraphernalia, diapers and sex toys despite their illegality, a variety of criminal elements have sprung up to supply the demand.


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Thoron. A high-tech city famed for its industrial might, sleek monolithic skyscrapers and bright lights. Those are the pictures featured on all its tourism brochures.

But there is another, seedier side to the industrial port city. Because of its status as a worldwide shipping hub, millions of tons of cargo are moved through its docks every day. And as a result, it has also been a hotbed of smuggling. But for those of a domestic bent, there are also plenty of illegal goods produced by the local artisans of Thoron; many of whom are highly educated scientists and technicians working in Thoron's famous pharmaceutical or research industries and looking to make some extra cash.

This activity has long been a stain on the technological city's image but with the passage of the Anirut-Lenka Bill, it has exploded into an industry rivaling the electronics industry.

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Blue growled softly as he looked at his paycheck. His long, stiff tail swished in agitation. His real name obviously wasn't Blue, but he looked so much like the raptor of the same name from Jurassic World that all his friends and coworkers referred to him as such. Granted, he preferred the Human coworkers call him that instead of trying to pronounce his Mesozoican name...which had several sounds that cannot be produced by a Human without an artificial aid.

He couldn't believe what was happening. His hours had been cut and he had barely enough money to pay the rent in his apartment.

The Deinonychus looked around his apartment. The apartment was wall to wall with cheap dark blue carpeting and off-white wallpaper. The kitchen had a special roughed concrete surface installed for Mesozoicans so they wouldn't slip on it.

Blue turned his eyes to a brown paper bag sitting on his sofa. He went up to the window, peering outside at the skyscrapers lit up by the advertisements plastered on their glass facades. He drew the blinds and opened the bag.

A familiar scent wafted past him as he reached inside and pulled out four adult diapers. Two were Human configured and two were for Mesozoicans. Interestingly, one diaper in each batch had a playful cloud pattern on it. Apparently, the Anirut-Lenka Bill did not prohibit patterns on diapers. And his company had listened to the complaints of their customers who wanted patterned diapers.

He chittered in delight. This could cover his rent and maybe have a little extra to spare for...whatever he wanted.

Blue looked at the clock on the wall.