[ That's news to Joshua. He hadn't considered that he would find alternate versions of familiar faces –possibly even of himself. Imagine if they had come from worlds untouched by the blight. Imagine if there was even a timeline where he got to finally sit on the Ducal throne or if it was his brother who inherited the title of Archduke instead. Really, the possibilities are infinite, and he tries not to let them distract him.

He shakes his head after a moment. ]

Rather, I should say seeing anyone familiar at all would bring me some measure of relief, save for a few faces I would not wish on this world. I will not burden you with those tales, but the one most likely of all to follow me here would be my older brother, Clive.

[ It would make sense, considering they are both two halves of a whole, but Joshua likely wouldn't be able to sense him out unless he restores his powers first. ]

If you do happen to come across him in the wild, I would appreciate it deeply if you could point him in my direction. He is close to me in height, though far bulkier in build, dark hair, the same color eyes, a light beard around his chin and jaw, and a large scar on his left cheek.

Had I a quill and paper, I could draw a rough sketch from memory