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Spectrum

Daniels POV

After some time, breathing fresh air and feeling the sun on my skin, I feel fresh and ready. There's another question I need to ask.

I remember that look... It wasn't Von who talked to me that time, that's for sure. Verx seems to have an upbeat personality mixed with a childish mind. Alice is protective, probably having a mothers or sisters personality. That alter seems to be broken, emotionally speaking; hostile, and even dangerous to other people. The one who had control over Vanilles body... is the alter that holds all the trauma.

Maybe I'm overthinking things too much, though. Von said Verx haunted her at times, taking advantage of her fears and insecurities, maybe using tricks inside her mind to make it feel worse...? Either way, Verx is probably the one who talked to me that day when we talked about her parents. I can't know for sure, but that's what I'd like to think.

Nervous, I take a deep breath. Von is walking by my side, smiling widely. She is probably spending time with the others, happily. I can't bother her right now. She's having the best time of her life.

"Hey, Von," I say, catching her attention. Von looks at me with the same wide smile. I scratch the back of my neck, nervous to tell her about my worries. "Let's talk when we get home. I gotta ask you something." Von nods in response.

God, I hope I don't mess up.

We continue walking towards our home. An hour or so later passes.

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At home...

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I close the door behind me and look at Von. She is acting strange, almost as as child. Then, I remember the one in front of me could be Verx. I need time to get used to this.

"Home, sweet home!" She exclaims, happily.

I chuckle. She begins to jump in excitement, probably thinking they won something after so long. A reunion with their best friend and finally understanding their situation and getting along. Who wouldn't feel happy?

"Arashi, are you okay? You've been staring for a minute now." I snap out of my trance inmediately, with an idea in my mind.

"Hey! That's it!" I exclaim. "You can call me by different names based on who is in front. That way it will be easier to know who's in control. Of course, if you girls are okay with that," I explain. She tilts her head and daydreams. God knows how that works.

Shortly after, she snaps and smiles.

"Von?" I ask. Von nods in response.

"Well... We all agree. Thing is, why?" Von asks. I chuckle nervously.

"You see... I've been looking at you closely. It's true you girls are different from each other. I can tell who is in front because of that and many other factors like the way you talk and catchphrases you use. The catch is that your switches are sometimes indistiguishable, and I don't really want to confuse who is who and upset you because of it. Those times when we don't see each other for some time can also confuse me as to who is in front," I explain. Von realizes my intentions and blushes out of nervousness.

"Oh... sorry. I totally misinterpreted what you meant," she says, embarrased. I chuckle. "Don't worry, Von. It's okay."

"To be honest, I didn't think of that. That is a good way to solve this dilemma," Von says. "I know. I will call you Daniel. That's your name, and I always liked calling you by your name ever since we were kids. Verx can call you by a different nickname, and Alice—" she stops, staring into space; silently. I patiently wait, knowing she's having a talk inside.