[She's always thought of herself as Angela in general, and as Mercy when she's in the field. It helps having a separate name for a separate state of mind. Makes it easier to turn off certain parts of your brain and put on a braver face. Compassion and emotional concern have to take a back seat to practicality when it really comes down to the wire, and Mercy can handle that task much easier than Angela can.]
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[She's always thought of herself as Angela in general, and as Mercy when she's in the field. It helps having a separate name for a separate state of mind. Makes it easier to turn off certain parts of your brain and put on a braver face. Compassion and emotional concern have to take a back seat to practicality when it really comes down to the wire, and Mercy can handle that task much easier than Angela can.]
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