Yorda was different as a shadow, and different in her normal form. Each side had its own powers, strengths and weaknesses. She was not like her mother, who chose one side and seemed to shun the other; she liked the light and the dark well enough and knew better than to attach any particular attribute to it that did not need to be - such as good or evil.

"Yes, I know of Maleficent," Yorda replied serenely despite the fairy in question, looking at the girl as though they had all the time in the world. "She frightened me. I do not like her very much. she has taken over the city. If it was she who caused this darkness, we should stay away from City Hall."