[He does look away just slightly, his smile wavering, as he appears to weigh his options. Ultimately, Ion nods. It’s your lucky nosy day, Asketchi.]

I suppose I don’t mind...but would you be alright just keeping it between us for now? I’m just not so sure how he’d take to knowing I’d spoken about this without his consent.

[Is that guilt...or fear? Hm.]

Actually, we’re the same person. Or, more accurately, I was meant to be him.