"I wouldn't say you do better," Sydney said because she couldn't stop herself from it, "but the Spirit is muted. And it can function just fine, I've seen it, but your mood swings are more pronounced. Or were."
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"I wouldn't say you do better," Sydney said because she couldn't stop herself from it, "but the Spirit is muted. And it can function just fine, I've seen it, but your mood swings are more pronounced. Or were."