“With respect, ma’am,” Higgins said, “protocol says they can’t be declared a non-threat until we’ve done at least basic checks. Make sure they aren’t shape-shifters. Inspect their vehicle. Determine the identity of all members of the group. Human and otherwise.” “You mean Gary?” Taika asked. “He’s cool, bro. Also, he won’t have any legal identity outside of the clan. And I can tell you now that I am a shape-shifter. I can turn into a humongous eagle, which is sweet, plus I’ve got this whole birdman situation going on. In an awesome battle-form way, not a jump-off-a-pier kind of way.” “Taika,
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