Editing Ashley Stillons II (section)

====[[Damsel of Distress III|"Sister"]]====
Ashley saw Damsel as an interesting reflection on her own choices.<ref>[[Eclipse x.8]]</ref> Was comfortable with the amount they were differentiating.

Truly appreciated her sister,<ref> “My roommate is fine.  Exceptionally beautiful and graceful,” Ashley said.  “Good genes, I think.  Clever.  Quick to learn.  Witty, even.”<br/><br/>“That joke is wearing thin,” Sveta said.<br/><br/>“I’m not joking,” Ashley replied. - [https://www.parahumans.net/2018/07/10 Excerpt] from [[Beacon 8.4]]</ref> how much of this was reflected narcissism is another question. They took easily to "bantering" with each other in their own private manner.<ref>“Did you worry, when I had my claws so close?  Did you fear me?”  It was the [[Damsel of Distress III|other Ashley]], talking to our Ashley.<br/><br/>“I trust you as far as I trust myself.”<br/><br/>“So corny,” Chris said.  “I can imagine them just doing that nonstop for the next two years, and acting like it’s still cute or funny.” - [https://www.parahumans.net/2018/07/14 Excerpt] from [[Beacon 8.3]]</ref>

Their relationship did become somewhat strained when they were released from prison. Swansong was willing to forgive Damsel even when she attacked her.<ref>[[Interlude 12.x]]</ref>