[Her eyes go wide, flaring with indignation, even as her mind catches up to her emotions. She's been told so many times that she's an aberration, a freak, a monster.
That's not what this is about.
She's not the right Jean, she knows that. Knows it right down to her bones, because that Jean is powerful, is in control. (Is noble, is loved.)
She takes a breath. She can't afford to lose her temper. Not here, not yet.]
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That's not what this is about.
She's not the right Jean, she knows that. Knows it right down to her bones, because that Jean is powerful, is in control. (Is noble, is loved.)
She takes a breath. She can't afford to lose her temper. Not here, not yet.]
And? [But her voice is sharper, now, harsher.]