And so what if they don't? [ Strange muses, with a little frown. ] We managed to leave Portland and leave it alive. The fact that we could do so at all is a miracle unto itself.

[ With like four different factions playing keep-away with four different people, one necklace, and one spirit, the fact that everybody managed to get out in (relatively) one piece is a bit of a surprise. ]

I don't mind my magic shifting or becoming more of a changeling myself as long as it helps keep me safe.