But what is the point of an alter pretending to be another alter? In my case, the system is designed to function, so that whoever needs to be out is out...or there is a meltdown because one who can't handle things is out. But no one is pretending to be another. Each one of us feels as important as the other. The original is the most hidden of all, and there is no one pretending to be her. But maybe this is an anomaly?