Yes, it is largely a matter of perspective. Fictives (and factives) arose out of the older soulbonder community. Most of the original soulbonders did not perceive themselves as multiple, and did not perceive their soulbonds as having a truly independent existence from themselves. Instead, they largely viewed it as an intense form of roleplaying for the purpose of writing fiction, usually fanfiction and often “slash”. The modern soulbonding community seems to have embraced the concept of multiplicity, and abandoned their original terminology in favor of the “fictive” and “factive” nomenclature, and even begun considering themselves part of the otherkin community. They still largely shun the term fictionkin, though. I’d recommend your friend take a look at some of the older soulbonding and fictionkin sites, they may help her figure things out. If you need some links, let me know. ~Wrath~