Ok, So after watching “Dealing With Intrusive Thoughts”, I came up with this theory, and I’ve not seen it anyone else mention it.

Anyway, my theory is that Princey, and by extent, The Duke were Thomas’ first Sides (they were Yin and Yang- one entity with two personalities) with Patton, Logan, Virgil Deceit coming about later in his life. (eg Logan came in to being when Thomas began attending school). As Thomas grew up, and began to label The Duke’s contributions as “bad imagination” (causing him and Princey to split in two) Princey changed his name in an attempt to separate himself from his brother. So what is his real name?

Well…

I think it’s Romulus.

We know that The Duke is called Remus, who in mythology, was believed to have founded Rome along side his twin brother, Romulus.

So yeah, that’s basically my theory. Roman was actually called Romulus, but decided to go by the name “Roman” after the split from his brother, almost to “cut ties” with him. The legend also says that Romulus had more supporters than Remus, (Princey is a “Core Side/ Light Side” while Remus is one of the “Dark Sides”) and actually became the first King of Rome, (We do call Roman a Prince) with some versions stating that he killed Remus. I guess if this theory is actually true, that would be the moment that they split from each other. And in DWIT, The Duke did say that he and Princey were like Cain and Abel, another brother duo who were split after one killed the other.

Finally, if you follow the theory that the Dark Sides all have an animal motif (like how Deceit’s is a snake), I would probably say that Remus’ is a wolf. They are proud creatures, in symbolism having a Wolf as a totem can represent both guidance and misguided instincts (remember Remus’ “suggestions” to jump in front of a moving car/ for Thomas to kill his brother? this was also another reference to brother killing alongside Remus’ name, and the Cain and Abel stuff) And in the Romulus and Remus legend, the twins were raised by a Wolf.

phew! first time making a theory like this, hopefully you guys enjoy reading it, and would love to know what you guys think!

I’d also love to know what you guys think Deceit’s real name is, if we’re gonna see any other Dark Sides, and what animal Virgil was tied to when he was one of the Dark Sides!