Romans & histoires Multiple Identities

The figure froze slightly. The eye stilled, too. Luke continued urgently. “Identity survives through relationships!” He pointed toward the massive entity. “That thing merges everyone together because nobody remains distinct enough to truly know each other anymore!” The awakened network pulsed violently. Processing. Learning. Luke’s thoughts raced faster now. “If realities only connect abstractly, they’ll eventually blur together.” A pause. “But if connections stay personal—chosen—specific—then individuality and connection reinforce each other instead of destroying each other!” The structure exploded with light.

he said. “Shit, we need a buyer,” I said. “Way ahead of you Lucas, I’m already registering one of my false identities,” he said. “Why do you have false identities?” I asked him. “Oh you never know, don’t you have a few?” he asked me. “I do but that’s just because I’m paranoid,” I said and he laughed. “So am I it seems,” he said and I smiled. “Okay, let me know how things progress then I can call the team together again,” I said.