[Darin grits his teeth and holds on. He's never really tested the upper limits of his strength before. All he wanted to do was lead a peaceful life. He wanted to blend in. Be normal.]
[His father's words ring out in his mind, however.]
['Someone with your strength has an obligation to do what's right. To lend your strength to those who have none. You may be bigger, faster, stronger, but that doesn't make you better. What makes you better, is your capacity to care...']
[He pushes back against the wall...he even manages to take a step forward and lift it higher. People needed his help...and now wasn't the time to worry about who might see or what they might think. He'll handle that later. But now? He had a job to do!]
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[Darin grits his teeth and holds on. He's never really tested the upper limits of his strength before. All he wanted to do was lead a peaceful life. He wanted to blend in. Be normal.]
[His father's words ring out in his mind, however.]
['Someone with your strength has an obligation to do what's right. To lend your strength to those who have none. You may be bigger, faster, stronger, but that doesn't make you better. What makes you better, is your capacity to care...']
[He pushes back against the wall...he even manages to take a step forward and lift it higher. People needed his help...and now wasn't the time to worry about who might see or what they might think. He'll handle that later. But now? He had a job to do!]