More MSQ thoughts:

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Solus very clearly refers to Varis as "grandson", and at first glance that could just be taken as referring to the man he possessed, if that's solely their relation. As Solus and Varis have no qualms about speaking openly of the true nature of both the Empire and the Ascians' history and current events, though, why does Elidibus continue to refer to Varis as "Father"? Is it simple dedication to his role as Zenos? If so, I don't see the purpose in it when there's ostensibly no one in that room to be putting on an act for. The same goes for Solus implying blood relation to Varis. Elidibus behaving as though he has to defer to Varis also feels odd in this context. Couldn't another Ascian conceivably just possess Varis in order to carry out their goals in complete alignment? Again, even if it's just an act, who are they putting the act on for in that room? The player? I wouldn't think so, considering all that we know so far.
Elidibus called Varis "Father" there as a reminder of his place. He's expected to issue the orders he's told, and maybe not be quite so obvious that he loathes the man who's supposed to be his son.

And yes, another Ascian could just possess Solus, but one, we don't know how many Ascian Overlords there are--there may not be any available at the moment--and two, someone has to be the face of the Empire, and do all of the mundane business of rulership that the Ascians certainly aren't going to bother with.