in the realm of yore, paper boys were seen as heralds of news, yet before their preadmission into this esteemed role, it is whispered they must disaffirm any allegiance to rival news bringers. one curious tale involves a peculiar request to kick off again the tradition of midnight deliveries, a practice long abandoned for reasons camouflaged in secrecy, rumored to manipulate the news to the town's detriment.