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12 = 3 * 2 * 2.

2 is only divisible by itself and by 1.

3^2 is 9

2 1s = 2

3^2 + 2 = 9 + 1 + 1 = 11.

As we know, 11 + 1 = 12.

This mathematical dissection of numbers is representative of the cycle of life— We begin with the rebellious youth who begins with a desire to be individualized an distinct, hence the desire to be a primary number such as 3, 2, or 2. We then enter the stage of love and lust, where the 3 is being multiplied by 3, the repetition of 3 representative of how two young people may be alike in many ways. As they grow older, they have kids, hence the + 2 after the 3^2. And, at the end, they die, putting them back with the universe, the eternal 12.

12 is a supreme and highly dangerous number, and only the roughest, rowdiest of boys may be permitted to challenge themselves (both physically and mentally) in entering.