"This world... it's not real, but... at the same time, it is." You don't want her to go running off with the idea that she doesn't exist at all. Because she does, it's just... very complicated, considering everything that's going on here.

"What... What are you saying?" Abigail really doesn't seem to get it.

You put a hand to your head and sigh deeply. Abby isn't going to enjoy this. "I'm saying that up until a week ago, you didn't exist, Abigail. Or rather, this version of you didn't exist. You're a real person, of course, and your memories are completely identical to the other Abigail Williams, as is your body, soul and powers, I presume." She's a perfect copy of Abigail Williams, so it stands to reason that she should have the exact same abilities, even if she has no Outer God to activate them.

Part 22