Gtdead
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I like the idea of a trade off very much, although the way it's presented, it seems that corruption is just an extra "layer" upon the superhuman's powers without really any significant effects.I think in Henri's case when Lisa is talking about embracing his power she's talking about corruption. Corruption seems to have a pretty powerful influence on the direction a superhuman's powers take. It also seems to be alternatively helpful or harmful. Alexis's metal erupting from her body seems to be a side effect of her increasing corruption; maybe at higher levels she'd just be a living liquid metal body and lose her human components (speculation obviously). Lucius on the other hand seems to enjoy the corrupt path of his powers.
Maybe Henri's powers would wildly damage his sense of himself were he to fully embrace them. Duncan seems pretty reticent of corruption too given that he could have chosen to take the serum to evolve a long time ago but actively refused.
For Lexi you are probably on to something:
For Henri however, I doubt that corruption is the catalyst for embracing his power. Nyx says this about corruption:You "Like being able to see the dead?"
Nyx "Exactly. It'll also allow a certain level of understanding of our monster ancestors. As for if it's worth it? Well...."
Nyx "Ask Lucius and I'm sure he'd say definitely, he thoroughly enjoys the little quirks his corrupted powers provide. But then ask little Lexi the same question and she'd tell you the opposite. "
Those quotes combined seem to suggest that corruption, while it affects powers somehow, the effect is subtle. Additionally corruption seems to bestow some extra abilities, not necessarily related to the powers of the individual.You "But is there any point to allowing it? Is it worth the risk? Does it actually benefit you in some way?"
Nyx "Other than just being free to do whatever you want? Well, again, it depends on the person, it can cause our powers to generate some strange, though often quite subtle effects."
I think Henri's problem is either the application of his power or his state of mind.You "Are you telling me you see dead people?"
Nyx "I don't know if 'see' is the right word for it... but close enough. You probably could too, you know?"
You "What, how?"
Nyx "There are a lot of memories left in a corpse, if you know how to get at them. That's what I'm really seeing, or at least it's a good chunk of it."
Lucius at some point says this:
I think Henri doesn't "embrace" his powers because he doesn't like the effect they have on his targets. Perhaps he leaves his "victims" in a damaged state."But there'll be more fear. I agree with Malik, better we just deny everything and have Zack and Henri cover everything up like the old days, they'll be suspicious but there's not a whole lot they can do about it."