"I know you could be thinking that they're just holograms, and maybe all this is just a ruse based on coincidences...?"
Allie had indeed considered this possibility.
If this was in fact a hoax, for what reason would Bob try to trick her? To see her reaction? If so, it wasn't funny, and she would be very disappointed indeed.
And yet, part of her wanted to believe.
Bob was already an amazing guy. If what he was saying were true, then that would mean that not only was he an amazing guy, but in fact 5 amazing guys in one - he was basically like a revolving sushi-train just for her!!!
Ahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!
Sally's Ice Queen training kicked in, allowing her to dismiss the fantasy and maintain her icy facade.
She thought it through rationally.
A strange thing was also happening. Upon being presented with all of Bob's alter-egos, this in fact merely solidified just how much Allie actually liked Bob.
Because even though she knew that she was meant to find his alter-egos attractive, she actually realised that she didn't care that much... because they weren't Bob - at least, not the Bob that she knew.
Or did she know him... really?
It all hinged on what Bob might do next - whether he could prove that what he was saying was true - just as he had said he would.
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How was he going to prove that these holograms - that his alter-egos - were actually other hims?
This was the question that Bob had asked himself ever since he had promised that he would show Allie the truth about his [True Multiple Projections].
There were a few methods. The first was externalised proof - he could ask his alter-egos to back him up, or ask them to tell Allie some things that they couldn't possibly know unless they drew from his knowledge and experience.
The second was internalised proof - since he had assimilated his alter-ego's knowledge, skills and experience - Bob's abilities had increased exponentially, and he could show Allie some things that he couldn't possibly do or know unless he drew from his alter-ego's experiences.
Of course, he couldn't just read his alter-egos' minds and consciousnesses without permission.
Just like checking-in with yourself, Bob was always careful to follow what he termed "ACR" - Autonomy, Consent and Respect in all interactions with people, and this included himself and his alter-egos.
Was he giving others true autonomy, or a real choice or say on the matter?
Were they able to consent, or agree or decline to whatever was being asked or considered?
And was everyone involved given complete respect in the interaction as was owed to all people?
As a result, he had checked in with his alter-egos to see if they were okay with the reveal, and upon Bob sharing with them his experiences with Allie, Rafederokovic, Darken, Leon and Valentine were all unanimous in their support and excitement - although this wasn't saying all that much since they were all basically Bob.
But anyway, to cut a long story short with just a quick thought - basically like a lightning quick conference of consciousness - everyone was in agreement and alignment, and Bob was ready to show Allie what exactly True Multiple Projection involved - and more importantly, that this was really something that he had invented, and not just a hoax!
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"Allie... I understand that you might think they're just holograms or I'm making this up... but watch this - "