Another view of history

interview

[We had to delete a significant portion of the material that "Max" sent. There was a complexity in his words that made it impossible to edit as we did with the previous chapters. We deemed it too risky to send something so descriptive to the past. We could not find any means of encryption, but knowing the potential of Dr. "Max," we concluded it would be better to delete 29 chapters of his book rather than send them. In response to this, we conducted an interview with four of our specialists to provide the necessary answers; this section has not been edited and is a clear account of the interview.]

**Interviewer 1**

- Dr. Max, do you understand why we're conducting this recorded interview?

**Max**

- From what I gather, I've described events with such truth and detail that you're concerned it might affect the broader timeline, not just my own. Am I right?

**Interviewer 1**

- Yes, sir.

**Max**

- You can just call me Max.

**Interviewer 1**

- Alright, Max.

**Interviewer 2**

- May we begin, Max?

**Max**

- Certainly, no doubt.

**Interviewer 1**

- Why do you write in British English?

**Max**

- Because I grew accustomed to it, reading her messages.

**Interviewer 2**

- And what do you think of the changes we made that prevented your meeting?

**Max**

- The first meeting? You created a six-year gap. My perspective, despite having studied every detail and seen all you've shown me, is that this cannot work. If you board the wrong train from the very first stop, the longer you stay on it, the more costly the journey back. Six years is a very long time.

**Interviewer 1**

- Reading your writing—much more descriptive and intense than your beloved's—I noticed that in many instances when others provoked you about your relationship, you chose to remain silent. Why?

**Max**

- Silence is a wise choice. Often, we're hurt to the point of wanting to shout our truths to the world, but it's not worth it. Everyone has their view of events, and time will set things in place. When we choose silence in the face of provocation or insult, we're showing an elevated level of self-control and emotional intelligence. We don't allow others' offensive words to pull us into a cycle of pain. Facing adversity quietly isn't a sign of weakness; it's a show of inner strength and the ability to preserve our peace of mind. Time is a great ally to those who walk with truth. In time, situations become clear, and the truth is revealed. So knowing when to speak and when to stay silent—well, that's wisdom.

**Interviewer 2**

- Don't you agree, then, that the deadline we set for your meeting is the right time?

**Max**

- Listen carefully to what I'm about to say: there's no such thing as the "right time." The right time is when we choose to make things happen. How can my past self make any decision if he doesn't even know the truth? And how can she make a decision if she doesn't even know my name?