Yeah. [ A short nod. Arthur's been wondering that too, about the mechanics of it: projection is the right answer but it's odd, the way the younger version of him answers to a different name and a different way of speaking. He's no forger but these details don't escape him, things Arthur catalogues for cross-reference rather than outright use. Imitation is the next answer but it's a shock poor one if they can't get even the name or stance right.

He didn't wear glasses either. ]

I don't have a better explanation than you do. [ Liar. ] I don't have an explanation for anything about this place.

[ A little closer to the truth than Arthur would readily admit. His brows draw together again, creasing into a small frown. ]

Brendan, right?