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a question cannot be dishonest . it is simply a question . [ ling replies , stonewalling his teasing response with a polite neutrality . ]

oh , is that true .ᐣ [ something in her perfectly innocent voice seems to give away that she knows that all too well . ]

i'm not the type to lie . [ giving an innocent , subtle smile . ]

the answer varies depending on the parameters . power output .ᐣ range .ᐣ length of time activated , complexity of ability , state of mind even .

a couple of times , in different ways . but ' all ' my strength meant different things then .

trust me , that is not the half of what i am capable of .

/ my favorite ability aero has that doesn't get explored enough is her being able to read people's emotions and reactions via the vibrations their hearts and bodies put out in the air. it really adds to her character, and puts into question how sincere she is in her relationships

that seems very convenient . i usually end up carrying my teammates around on mini tornados .

ah . [ cue the sounds of someone walking away . a few minutes later , the sounds of someone approaching break the silence . ] i brewed you some tea . i hope you like oolong .

i did . i punched the skyscraper into rubble . it's just a shame i had to .

[ each of the copies shrugs in sync with aero's main body . ] well , when one punches a woman with a skyscraper , it tends to sever any fond feelings felt .

she taught me this . [ the duplicate hums , suddenly splitting in two and shifting to become multiple of itself . then again , becoming four . ] so yes , she was good .

[ to her , it's just good practice . the more complex the effect , the better . and vibrating the air to produce sound , let alone coherent speech , is the good kind of complex . ] well , i am still alive , and shanghai is not in ruins . i will let that speak for itself .

[ and almost on cue , it does . in fact , it starts speaking for her . ] one of my mentors wasn't exactly a moral person . she hid who she was from me , and we came to blows .

[ ling shakes her head , running her fingers up and down her back with a gentle idleness . ] why would we want to .ᐣ i may not have you forever , so i will show you my affection for as long as i can , uncompromised .