[Well, Sabriel's on... bad terms with those Dead imPorts that exist, but the bigger obstacle is that Sabriel tends to charge towards any problem that presents itself. Even at this age, she's obsessed with responsibility.]
Many things, yes. Ultimately, it's other imPorts, and those forces in this world that seek to either harm us or use us for our own ends that are the greatest threats. This country is in a state of conflict with another, called the Soviet Union, or Russia. Even though many imPorts have... minimal loyalty to America at best, the Soviets see us as weapons, and a threat that must be controlled.
As for other imPorts... a handful are Dead, but the nature of the Porter means it's not possible to force them to truly die. A few of them are something close to Free Magic spirits, and others simply want to use their powers to benefit themselves, regardless of the consequences.
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Many things, yes. Ultimately, it's other imPorts, and those forces in this world that seek to either harm us or use us for our own ends that are the greatest threats. This country is in a state of conflict with another, called the Soviet Union, or Russia. Even though many imPorts have... minimal loyalty to America at best, the Soviets see us as weapons, and a threat that must be controlled.
As for other imPorts... a handful are Dead, but the nature of the Porter means it's not possible to force them to truly die. A few of them are something close to Free Magic spirits, and others simply want to use their powers to benefit themselves, regardless of the consequences.