Corelet and neo-core flags
a flag for the pre-existing term corelet
definition: The remaining headmate in an empty system after a system collapse, all other headmates fading or going dormant, final fusion, or any other event that left them alone. Despite the name, they are not necessarily the core, core-kin, original, or pseudo-original, though it is a possibility. A corelet is technically a singlet, but often feels little to no connection to the term, as they likely have memories of what it was like before they were by themself, and may even experience dysphoria about not currently being part of a system. If the system re-splits, the corelet may become a neo-core, especially if they were alone for months or years before other members split or awoke from dormancy
flag for the pre-existing term neo-core
definition: A former corelet in a system that is no longer empty who is similar to a core, but with a direct connection to the body's temporarily non-plural self prior to re-splitting instead of the body's fully pre-plural self. Corelets do not always become neo-cores upon re-splitting. The longer it takes for a system to re-split, the more likely it is that a corelet will develop into a neo-core, due to spending more time as a pseudo-singlet. In systems who re-split more quickly, a corelet may feel that their experience is more similar to being temporarily front sealed, as it may have less impact on them than a headmate who spent months or years alone.