‘Why did you stop me from telling him my real name?’ ‘Because our job is to fit into the supes’ way of doing things. Not the other way around. And the supes’ way is that you don’t tell an outsider your real name unless you absolutely trust them. They believe that names have power. Fluff-headed nonsense, if you ask me, but when in Rome…’ ‘He knew your real name.’ A trace of a smile crossed Tony’s mouth. ‘Yeah. But I’m a foolish old man who’s been here too long. I gave my name freely in the hope that it would encourage the supe community to trust me. Needless to say, it didn’t work.’
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