The Other Side 318

"How would someone like you be able to detect it?"

Romanka said half jokingly. "When the other personalities manifest, his appearance doesn't change much. At most, only a shift in temperament takes place. But when it comes to temperament, it's abstract. In addition, you've decided that the child has a split personality condition. Naturally, you won't be thinking of other possibilities."

Alice frowned. "So, you're saying he has five personalities."

"No. I mean, at least, there are four active personalities. In that case, personalities that have not manifested may not show up on the imaging, but it's a matter of time before those personalities spring up too, but that takes time. But at least four personalities are active."

Alice asked worriedly, "So, do you think the other personalities will behave in a disguised manner?"

"I cannot be sure about that. But logically, it's possible."

Alice looked even more grim. "What do we do now?"