video; filtered from AU Replica Riku

[keybearer]

[See: One Riku seated at a terminal, his head propped up by one hand while the fingers of his other hand tap against the edge of the keyboard.]

Just want to give everyone a quick heads-up. If you see somebody who looks like me, just a bit younger and with a black coat, he's my Replica.

Problem is, he thinks he is me, thanks to his memories. Can't say I know all the details, but what I do know is that he thinks I'm the copy and that I somehow managed to ruin his life.

[He sighs, leaning back in his seat.]

So, I guess what I want to know is, what should I even do about that? His memories must feel real if he believes in them so strongly. I can't just push him until he accepts the truth. That'd be too coldhearted for my liking.

But at the same time, I can't just keep him in the dark. If I do, he'll probably keep trying to take me out. He's... pretty stubborn, after all.

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[keybearer]

I can't just say, "by the way, you're a replica."

For one, he wouldn't believe it. He has fifteen years worth of memories under his belt. Memories that define him.

He'd probably call it a coincidence at best.

[Text - Anon]

[bloodyashes]

Trust me, I know. Mine lived as me for seven years. That he didn't have any memories from before his birth was one of the few things that got him to believe me.

Unless there's something else that distinguishes replicas in your world, there's not an easy answer.

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[keybearer]

There's nothing to distinguish us besides his memories. His powers, his looks... Well, okay, he does look a bit younger, but if it weren't for the fact that I'm around, it'd probably be impossible to tell he is a clone.