**Chapter 5: Merged and Muddled**

Rhett's eyes frantically darted back and forth, searching for some sense of familiarity in the distorted reflection staring back at him. But it was no use – his face, his eyes, his entire being was now inextricably linked with Link's. Panic set in as he turned to Link, or at least, the part of him that used to be Link. "Link, is that... you?" Rhett asked, his voice shaking. The conjoined entity that was once two people stared back at Rhett, confusion etched on their shared face. "I... I don't know," the entity replied, voice laced with uncertainty. "Which part of me is me?" Rhett took a deep breath, trying to remain calm. "Okay, let's think this through. We need to figure out who's who." He tentatively reached out with his right hand, now awkwardly merged with Link's left hand. "This is my right hand, right?" The entity experimented with their new limbs, trying to determine which ones belonged to whom. Rhett guided them through the process, pointing out distinctive features and scars. Meanwhile, Victor Vex sat in a nearby armchair, sipping a cup of coffee and watching the movie '50 Shades of Grey' with the volume blaring. He yelled at the screen, "Come on, Christian, take her already! You're not going to let her get away, are you?" The absurdity of the situation only seemed to amuse him further. As the merged entity continued to struggle with their new configuration, Rhett tried to reassure them. "It's going to be okay, Link. We'll figure this out. We just need to... wait, which one of us is talking?" The entity stared at Rhett, unsure. "I think... I think I'm Link?" Rhett hesitated. "No, I'm pretty sure I'm Rhett." Their combined face contorted in frustration. "Which one of us is who? We can't just be... one person." Rhett placed a reassuring hand on their shared shoulder. "We'll get through this, Link. We'll find a way to make this work." Victor Vex, still engrossed in the movie, shouted, "Yes! Finally, some action! Now, that's what I call a love scene!" The sound of his laughter and the blaring TV only added to the surreal chaos that surrounded Rhett and Link. As they navigated their new, merged existence, Rhett steeled himself for the challenges ahead. They would have to find a way to cope with their new reality and, more importantly, escape from Victor Vex's clutches. The entity that was once two friends looked at each other, a mix of fear and determination in their eyes. They knew that they had to work together if they were going to survive this ordeal and find a way back to their normal lives. With a newfound sense of resolve, Rhett and Link set their minds to finding a way out of this mess, no matter what it took.