[@King Kindred]

	I totally get wanting to avoid overlap, but I don’t actually see a similarity between Aksel and Skylar beyond a couple surface things like height, build, and age. Their personalities, aesthetics, and powers are really different.

	Sky is a beacon. He radiates his [i]own[/i] emotions [i]outward[/i] and thrives on attention. Echo is a condui. He [i]absorbs[/i] the emotions of others and often isn’t even sure which ones are his own. Sky’s power is expressive and dramatic, while Echo’s is reactive and quiet. Even their motivations are opposite: Sky wants to be unforgettable, Echo just wants to be understood.

	I actually think there’s a [i]lot[/i] of potential for the two to interact. Their powers could play off each other in interesting ways: Echo tuning into Sky’s emotional frequency, maybe even helping him regulate it, or vice versa. Maybe Sky gives Aksel a burst of himself so that Aksel can "follow his lead" and be even more convincing when needed. It could lead to some cool narrative moments and emotional tension.

	Let me know if you want me to clarify anything else!