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[Vyrerus]

My mind is zooming in on the fact that there are both a red-eyed Ifrit and a blue-eyed Ifrit. Significance? I think the latter might be Clive.

They are likely both Clive. I think what happens is whoever the bad guy is sets off some sort of catalyst in Clive to turn him into Ifrit, and he'll accidentally kill Joshua sparking the time skip to his branded face and older self seeking revenge.

Edit for clarity: Red eyes Ifrit is Clive without control. Blue Eyes is Clive has learned control.