When fighting monsters one need not become a monster. When fighting giant monsters one need not become a giant monster. But what the heck, wouldn’t being a giant monster be kind of cool?
Deep in the farthest mountains, near the highest ridge, waits an oracle. It allows pilgrims to ask it one question. It never promises to answer that question.
For some, a sudden change in ones personal circumstances is an excuse to forge a new identity. Other folks, when faced with a massive transformation, prefer to ignore the change as much as possible.