"People need dramatic examples to shake them out of apathy and I can't do that as (myself). As a man, I'm flesh and blood, I can be ignored, I can be destroyed; but as a symbol... as a symbol I can be incorruptible, I can be everlasting."
"What symbol?"
"Something elemental, something terrifying."
"I assume that as you're taking on the underworld, this symbol is a persona to protect those you care about from reprisals."
"You're thinking about Rachel?"
"Actually, sir, I was thinking of myself."
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