Ah, you misunderstand.

[He lifts a finger as he begins to explain.]

There is no other path than yours, as far as I'm concerned. So it has ever been, and so it shall ever be.

[His hand drops to his side once more, and his ever-present smile turns slightly apologetic]

I will admit that things may get a little complicated should your other self happen to have a different idea as to where his purpose may lie, but I'm sure the two of you will come to some sort of agreement eventually.