Burden
Taking over
Taking over noun - Acquisition of property by descent or by will.
Both terms in one sentence
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When Nurakami first meets Nanami in Kamisama Kiss she acts like she wants to do her a favor by taking over her position as a land god and removing the burden of responsibility from her.
Source: Bitch in Sheep's Clothing -
In Beasts of Burden, it's a demon possessing someone's body, doesn't seem to be restricted by moon cycle when taking over the body, and it gives the person the ability to talk to animals.
Source: Our Werewolves Are Different - Even better, the General telling Sheridan these orders has this type of gambit in mind by telling Sheridan to look upon this as an opportunity not a burden because the orders for Nightwatch taking over security came from a civilian agency not the President and through the chain of command.
Source: Batman Gambit / Live-Action TV
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