@pactboundarthur said here:
“Geez, Lew did you hit your head? You know who I…” Arthur turned and his heart leaped into his throat as he took in the spectre before him. He was definitely a ghost, but he was also definitely Lewis but he couldn’t be, because Lewis was alive, he had to be he…
Calm down. You’re still bonded to the Boss, which means Lewis is still alive. This is just a different Lewis. Like that one other me who got split into two people, or the other Vivi who didn’t recognize me.
“I’m Arthur…Arthur Kingsmen.” It was hard to get the words out, his throat felt as if it was swollen shut. “It’s nice to meet you.”
Chrome narrowed his gaze on Arthur, and he takes a step forward, holding out his hand. “Chrome, my name is Chrome.” His voice came out stiffer than he wanted, and he hoped it wouldn’t deter him. “It’s nice to meet you as well… are you alright, Arthur?”
Maybe it was too much too quickly, but he had to ask. It was… it was Arthur, after all.