If you apologize to Noct for being an asshole I'm sure he'd understand. He's good that way, you know—at understanding what isn't said, and knowing when to be patient rather than push for answers.

Having conversations through text helps, too. If you're talking through a screen it feels... safer, I suppose? Less judgmental. And you can take your time with phrasing and answering.

[ She shakes her head. ]

No. We're all original. Our souls are just being shuffled around. And if you've doubts about your soul we could always ask my... [ ...what was Hades to her now? ] ...ex-fiancé...?

[ She sounds very unsure of this title for him. ]

Um. He goes by Emet-Selch, and there is no other with keener soul sight than him.