The Index

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The Index is a simple mechanical construct that acts as the physical embodiment of the table of contents belonging to the Book of Eibon. espite being of artificial fabrication, the Index still possesses a distinct and slightly eccentric personality, this often surfaces in his tendency to reply with the nonsense word "takonimo"*, when answering in the affirmative. Although he acts more like a passive observer to people entering the Book of Eibon, he seems to show some interest in people that likes books, as shown when he inquisitively asks Maka what type of book she likes. He dutifully fulfils his role as an index of the Book of Eibon, guiding the team of Spartoi through the Book of Eibon. The Index has a vaguely humanoid resemblance in regards to it's general shape but it is here that such similarities end. It's mechanized face comprises of a single curved triangular plate, attached to a substantially large cog, with the more commonly observed facial features being replaced instead by emotionally devoid simplistic swirl patternings. The remainder of the Index's body is concealed under a literal shroud, embellished with various words and a repeating pattern composed from square