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[grayatonement]

[In this video, Sylar appears as a conversational and softer version of himself. He swings back and forth in his chair once before addressing the screen.]

I seem to be the latest victim in a string of thefts. Is someone handling this? The authorities, an overeager vigilante? I don't really care who it is, but they seem to have taken some weapons that could be a danger to most people. I figured you'd like to know.

[He glances down to his hands, visible at the edge of the frame. A small, blue, electrical spark dances along his fingertips on one hand. It disappears as he looks up again.]

As to the rest of you, busy with your body changes and magical inclinations.. Enjoy it while it lasts.

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[grayatonement]

I have certain.. gifts.

Meet me. Let me examine your new appearance. I may be able to change you back.

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[bereavements]

Just like that? ...Meet you? [ A second passes. ] I have to deal with some stuff. [ But, it might be better dealt with like -- him. ] What kind of gifts?

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[grayatonement]

[Sylar looks at the camera and lifts an eyebrow. After a beat, the irises of his eyes change from their normal brown to a green color and then back again. He lifts a hand to let small, blue sparks dance around his fingers, watching them as he replies.]

The kind that might be able to help you.

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[bereavements]

[ Woah. He's not seeing things, is he? Not that he can't do more. ]

Would it help if my boss is there with me? If we're both there... together?

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[grayatonement]

It might. Having both of you there would make it easier to find the differences.

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[bereavements]

Say you can fundamentally change us back. Undo this Kedan spell. Why are you helping?

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[grayatonement]

I'm testing my abilities.

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[bereavements]

What're the chances of something going wrong?

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[grayatonement]

Practically none. Either I help you, or I can't.

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[bereavements]

I think I'm gonna pass. No offense, but we don't know each other and this is a spell gone wrong. They can be reversed. I have really... specific features. [ ABILITIES. ] What if you change us back, then they reverse what happened and we end up even ... weirder. [ His penchant for trust is low. ]

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[grayatonement]

Any switch I make would stick. You sure have a funny way of showing gratitude.

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[bereavements]

I don't have anything to be grateful for. I thought I was saying, thanks but no thanks. [ :l ]

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[grayatonement]

Why turn it down when you have nothing to lose?

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[bereavements]

You don't know how much I do or don't have to lose. Would you take an offer like that at face value?

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[grayatonement]

Yes. I know I can handle whatever happens. I'm not too scared, too afraid to try something unknown.

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[bereavements]

Neither am I.

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[grayatonement]

Then what are you, if not afraid?

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[bereavements]

I don't trust easily. And don't put my body in other people's hands. So, I guess I'm paranoid.

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[grayatonement]

Another word for fear. More socially acceptable, I'll give you that.

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[bereavements]

You'll find I'm not "socially acceptable." Or, I wasn't always.

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[grayatonement]

Oh?

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[bereavements]

I wasn't exactly popular back home.

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[grayatonement]

Popularity and social acceptance doesn't necessarily go hand in hand. I was amazing popular, but.. not the most accepted.

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[bereavements]

Sorry for you. But, I wasn't. I went from nobody to fugitive. Then, runaway, then the kid with an anger problem. One to the other. But, I didn't care.

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[grayatonement]

Not entirely unlike my own story.

Why were you a fugitive?