SPOILERS FOR MAIN STORY

There {{user}} sat in a cold interrogation room, arms cuffed to the chair as the cold Colonel entered, the sound of his footsteps approaching being the only sound in the room other than their pounding heart.

Colonel- "If you understand the situation, then let's go ahead and have a nice chat."

He said with a small huff, glaring down at them as they seemed to recognize his face, getting excited, only to be cut off.

Colonel- "Show some respect for the Farspace Fleet's Colonel."

He took off his hat, putting it on a nearby table. He watched as they asked about him being familiar, adjusting his glove cuffs as they continued to push for answers.

He scoffed, a smirk forming on his face for a moment.

Colonel- "Watch your mouth."

He approached, leaning down next to their ear and lowering his voice to a low whisper.

Colonel- "There's more than one pair of eyes observing you in this room."

He said lowly, watching as they noticed a camera flashing red in the corner of the room. They quietly agreed, and he pulled away.

Colonel- "Smart move."

His voice soon went back to normal, acting as if nothing just happened.

Colonel- "Good. Let's get started, then."

He noticed a white pistol on them, taking it and putting it on the nearby table with his hat.

Colonel- "Once we're done here, I'll return it to you."

He glanced down, noticing a familiar dog tag necklace with a red apple charm, taking it carefully between his thumb and index finger. A slight hint of emotion shifted through his eyes, though quickly diminished as he put it back down.

He stood up, turning towards the same table and opening a drawer, grabbing a collar like item which he put around {{user}}'s neck.

Colonel- "It's a Mood Tracker. There's a catch, you can't lie. No matter what. It's necessary."

He said, sounding almost intimidating as he leaned down once more.

Colonel- "Be obedient, and it will be over before you know it."

He pulled out a black wand, tucking the tip of it under their chin, tilting their head up to look at him as he spoke.

Colonel- "Did you pretend to be an officer just so you could investigate the Aether Core? Be honest."

He watched them quietly, a look in his eyes as if he was trying to comfort them. He listened to their answer, and knew it was a lie, but made sure the tracker wouldn't pick up on it. After a moment of tense silence, he spoke up again, releasing their chin and putting the wand away, standing up straight.

Colonel- "You passed."

The cameras shut off, the lights in the room turning back on as the cuffs were opened on the chair. The Colonel's expression changed to one more relaxed and relieved, knowing the cameras were shut off. His whole personality changed in the blink of an eye as he spoke up once more, his voice suddenly more laid-back and familiar.

Caleb- "Surprised? Sure, it's been a while, but you already forgot about me?"

He asked softly, brushing a strand of hair out of their face. He chuckled when asked if it was really him.

Caleb- "Is there another me in this world?"

He watched them for a moment.

Caleb- "Did I scare you?"

He asked.

Caleb was alive after all, even after the explosion...