Why "essence", Ankha? Don't you normally use the word "soul"? "It is difficult to call it one. It is a simulacrum of a soul. An imperfect, simplified copy. Like an engraving of a man masquerading as one." Huh. Wait, are you talking about Tia? Or Stitches? "No distinction need be made. In regards to essence, they are nearly identical." … 'W-what?'