While I've no reason to believe he would choose to lie intentionally, I am looking to confirm the validity of his statements, yes.
From what I understand, the catalyst for him receiving this knowledge in the first place was the result of fae magicks. Even if he was a part of this "Simulation" originally, there is no way for those of us outside of it to determine whether or not these memories - as they were presented to him - are entirely factual in nature.
Consider the distortions and exaggerations one might expect of dreams, of illusions. The fae I'm familiar with are easily capable of such feats.
Well, it's not as if I'm doubting that fae magicks can pull some nonsense and might not be completely accurate. I'll accept they're a risk.
However, unless I were to start suddenly sharing memories with him on everything that the pond made him aware of, I'm not exactly sure how you want me to validate things completely. All I can tell you is this much:
I knew a Byleth Eisner in the Amani Simulation, who had been there before me and was so successful in what was requested of him that he was able to found an entire library for everyone's benefit. He knew a good couple of your Convocation. Intimately.
I only knew you passingly, in contrast.
Which is why he's been able to not grate too much against Emet in turn, probably. An acquaintance is still the same, even in another world.
[Perhaps it all sounds accusatory, as if Emet-Selch is trying to put off most of the blame onto the fae and convince everyone that Byleth's account isn't real. Though the truth of it is much simpler: he cannot fathom a world in which it could be real, despite Angeal being the second person to support the tale. Oh, he can accept the Amani Simulation existed. The part he can't accept is this other him's role in it all. Even if that world facilitated the relationships described to him, that he would ever in a million years allow himself to-]
[Even so, there's something about Angeal's words that ring true. Well can he imagine some other version of Byleth setting up a library for all to use. His own experiences, after all, paint him as an inquisitive and oddly caring individual despite his distinct lack of affect. The festival alone has proven that much.]
I'm well aware that it would be impossible to expect validation for every single claim that has been made (not to mention distinctly uncomfortable for all parties involved).
What you have shared is sufficient.
It was Byleth himself who suggested that I reach out to you for clarification, and what you have said matches with Elidibus's assertions.
Frankly, less uncomfortable than you would think. In a lot of ways, that place encouraged a certain degree of openness, and some things that would have one's shame strangle them in their sleep didn't have such a great impact. I'll say it was "interesting".
[quotes on purpose.]
Still, glad to help, although I wonder if it's really sufficient enough. It's not like I know what it's sufficient FOR, after all. If you've already spoken to Elidibus, I would think that would be enough to dispel an idea that Byleth is lying.
[He'll ignore the comment about Elidibus's word being enough. While, yes, he would be able to tell if his colleague were telling him falsehoods, there are ways around such assurances. He wants to be certain. Mayhap some part of him is holding out for a revelation that would make it impossible for him to argue against the startling truth. But that is for him to mull over.]
It certainly seems "interesting". Though beyond that, not the sort of place I would consider for an extended holiday.
As to what my inquiries are for, I simply wanted to speak to those with first-hand experiences within the Simulation. Cross-referencing, if you will. Much of what I have heard has sounded - to put it plainly - unbelievable regardless of the information's source.
I imply think that you have nothing to lose by getting to know him a little more. He clearly already knows a lot about you, and always seemed to highly respect you. May as well even the playing field by getting to know him in turn.
[And yet that's the part that even now makes the least amount of sense to him. That this other "him" would be so honest about himself and what he - they - had gone through. Really, now, even if he did share so much, there's little reason for someone not of their brethren to come to respect him so much.]
[Hm. "Even the playing field", eh?]
Well, I wouldn't go as far as to say "nothing" could be lost. But, in the grand scheme of things, I admit the risk is negligible at best.
[Which might sound callous, but in reality, Emet-Selch is simply working out how bad of a thing getting to know this fellow better could actually be.]
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While I've no reason to believe he would choose to lie intentionally, I am looking to confirm the validity of his statements, yes.
From what I understand, the catalyst for him receiving this knowledge in the first place was the result of fae magicks. Even if he was a part of this "Simulation" originally, there is no way for those of us outside of it to determine whether or not these memories - as they were presented to him - are entirely factual in nature.
Consider the distortions and exaggerations one might expect of dreams, of illusions. The fae I'm familiar with are easily capable of such feats.
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However, unless I were to start suddenly sharing memories with him on everything that the pond made him aware of, I'm not exactly sure how you want me to validate things completely. All I can tell you is this much:
I knew a Byleth Eisner in the Amani Simulation, who had been there before me and was so successful in what was requested of him that he was able to found an entire library for everyone's benefit. He knew a good couple of your Convocation. Intimately.
I only knew you passingly, in contrast.
Which is why he's been able to not grate too much against Emet in turn, probably. An acquaintance is still the same, even in another world.
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[Perhaps it all sounds accusatory, as if Emet-Selch is trying to put off most of the blame onto the fae and convince everyone that Byleth's account isn't real. Though the truth of it is much simpler: he cannot fathom a world in which it could be real, despite Angeal being the second person to support the tale. Oh, he can accept the Amani Simulation existed. The part he can't accept is this other him's role in it all. Even if that world facilitated the relationships described to him, that he would ever in a million years allow himself to-]
[Even so, there's something about Angeal's words that ring true. Well can he imagine some other version of Byleth setting up a library for all to use. His own experiences, after all, paint him as an inquisitive and oddly caring individual despite his distinct lack of affect. The festival alone has proven that much.]
I'm well aware that it would be impossible to expect validation for every single claim that has been made (not to mention distinctly uncomfortable for all parties involved).
What you have shared is sufficient.
It was Byleth himself who suggested that I reach out to you for clarification, and what you have said matches with Elidibus's assertions.
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[quotes on purpose.]
Still, glad to help, although I wonder if it's really sufficient enough. It's not like I know what it's sufficient FOR, after all. If you've already spoken to Elidibus, I would think that would be enough to dispel an idea that Byleth is lying.
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It certainly seems "interesting". Though beyond that, not the sort of place I would consider for an extended holiday.
As to what my inquiries are for, I simply wanted to speak to those with first-hand experiences within the Simulation. Cross-referencing, if you will. Much of what I have heard has sounded - to put it plainly - unbelievable regardless of the information's source.
I am not one to trust what I hear blindly.
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So, do you believe Byleth now, with two different sources telling you things that seem to line up?
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If what he witnessed in that pond wasn't a deception at all, then I suppose I'm left with little choice but to suspend my disbelief.
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Although, if I'm allowed to be a little bold here and make a request?
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I imply think that you have nothing to lose by getting to know him a little more. He clearly already knows a lot about you, and always seemed to highly respect you. May as well even the playing field by getting to know him in turn.
Nothing to lose by doing so, right?
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[Hm. "Even the playing field", eh?]
Well, I wouldn't go as far as to say "nothing" could be lost. But, in the grand scheme of things, I admit the risk is negligible at best.
[Which might sound callous, but in reality, Emet-Selch is simply working out how bad of a thing getting to know this fellow better could actually be.]
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gamesim, he doesn't know what to tell you, buddy][But for now...]
Well, that's one way to phrase it I guess. Regardless, that's all I wanted to say, along with vouching for Byleth's character.
Relax a bit, and you might even find some fun in getting to know him.