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[ The phone turns on to show Helen Magnus, walking down the streets of Old Town. Despite this being an entirely new place, it holds some things that remind her of the previous place she was held a prisoner in. The Bangle is certainly new, but the methods of contact hold the same. ]Has anyone had the chance to properly explore the city yet? It is

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I guess that expression means you've found a good surprise?

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[ Helen smiles. ]

Appearances can be deceiving, Raven.

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I'm a shape-shifter. I think I understand that better than most...[Sometimes, at least.]

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Do you have a particular look you prefer over the others? Most shapeshifters I know do.

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Yes, it would be...a problem otherwise. How many other shapeshifters do you know?

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I've only known a handful. They're quite rare, even in my world.They don't like to show their true shape very often.

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...I don't have anything to be ashamed of.

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It sounds as if you're not entirely sure on that, Raven.

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Some people disagree. [And she just very recently reached that conclusion.]

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There are always disagreements in life. On one hand, they add flavor to the world. On the other? They cause far more problems.

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It would be easier if there weren't.

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And then we would have no freedom at all. Is that a world you'd truly want?

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No one wants to be powerless.

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Often or not, demanding power means taking it away from others.

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Some don't deserve it.

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Only if they misuse it.