by Melissa Terrance » Wed Oct 03, 2018 7:43 pm
"Some shapeshifters do. It's how their minds handle different facets of themselves that the shifting leans on. For some shifters, that's the way things always are, some they eventually merge back together, and some even develop further apart. It's part of how the mind copes with the changing body, but knowing how to define their 'core self' keeps them centered." She picks up a cookie and breaks it apart, munching on it thoughtfully for a moment, "For us, as telepaths, dealing with that core self is important for several reasons. One, it helps us sort out the thoughts and feelings of others and keeps them from imprinting on our own minds. Two, when you're dealing with what's commonly referred to as the astral, where metaphor can be everything, having a solid sense of self can help keep you from getting washed away in the possibilities."