Well, Death as a cosmic entity... my guess is the significance of such a thing is that Death as a cosmic entity comes for all things: even the universe itself will eventually die, right? That's what we're taught in science. So even without seeing the vision, Death is an extremely powerful force that nothing escapes or can win against. So your vision self's fight with Death, even if it's a bit more wild and magical than the textbooks, is very telling of the power wielded.

However, we already know here death can come for all things but not win even once it sinks its claws in. You can view it however you live, of course, but if I was in your shoes and I was searching for some comfort and some hope that I have chance for things to be different, I would definitely find that comforting in the sense that my powers would be more regulated here.

It's not a given, I know. My vision self is dying, for example. He insists that I'll die just the same as him when the time comes, no matter what this world has decreed on the matter of death for people like us. But, it is a little comforting to me to think there's a chance it won't work like it does in the world my visions take place in.

Because we don't know, it's too easy to take that unknown as scary rather than hopefully. But, you can approach it with cautious optimism.

[ A small pause. ] You can also just go toss that ring off the boat, of course— I'm assuming that's the only reason you would run off with it, anyway.

But then, maybe it will fall into the wrong hand or even end up in yours again at the worst possible time. So maybe, if you want to get rid of it for now... put it in a drawer in your desk and don't open it for now?

You can do it, I believe in you.

[ Considers the question. Afterall, if you want people to open up to you you can't dodge them when they come for you in turn. ]

Eh. I guess he means I'll still die from it even though we can't die.

[ well he's welcome to. Sam tried?! No one said he's actually good at preventing people from making bad decisions versus making them want to do the things even more. ]

Ah heh.

Was it really so weird relatively speaking to our entire conversation?

Oh.

Well, I do.

I guess no one else really does, and not sure why that is, but I'm guessing my psyche is of a much weaker constitution than his.

Eh ... not really sure if I can explain it since it's confusing to me too and it seems like no one else is experiencing it.

My vision self isn't willing to accept me as the same individual as them, but I'm not weak enough that he can just take over and dismiss this life in Port Manteau as fake and worthless. I'm also not willing to accept him as part of me because of what he's done and how he behaved, so... ?

I guess you could just chalk it up to me being unstable if that's easier. That's what everyone else has done that knows, I think. Not that I really care what they think, either, so I don't mean that bitterly.

Hmm... I assume they can override if you let them, but they probably have to have the nature and inclination to do it.

Forte's doesn't come off like one of those that would qualify to me.

Well, you understand it better than me — the worrying part, I mean.

Do it for you if it helps you, but not for me.

I just mean... it doesn't affect me. I don't feel anything, so you're the one it's a real trouble for. So you should do what makes you feel best. I'm not so self-conscious to demand anything from you like that.

Aha! Well, thanks, I appreciate it.

Aha! Thanks.

But... I meant I don't feel anything when you sense these things about me. I can't tell if you're doing it or not, so it doesn't cause any discomfort, you know?