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[stilldontgotit]

[Well, look who's back in town! Indeed, it seems that Riku's lost a good five or six inches, but judging by the fact that he's already got his regular attire, has a black cloak slumped over his shoulder, and his journal in one hand, it seems he's already well aware of what's going on.

In fact, he's headed right in the direction of the smithy! But as he walks, he lets out a sigh.]

What a mess...

[He stops for a moment, quietly looking into the journal. With another sigh, he continues to speak. Might as well get it over with now--]

Hey. Sora, Kairi... Looks like the Malnosso haven't had enough of me yet.

[And after another short pause:]

I've probably got a lot of explaining to do. Xion... we need to talk. At least, if you'll let me.

[And with that said, he continues heading to the smithy. His sword has to be there somewhere.

Those who cross paths with him are free to interrupt him, of course, and those who can sense light and darkness may find an alarming amount of the latter inside his heart.]

Comments

[Voice]

[300yrswandering.livejournal.com]

That's right. I take it it's not the same for you?

[Voice]

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

It's been months on my end.

[Voice]

[300yrswandering.livejournal.com]

[Frowwwwning.] That long?

[A pause.] It's good to see you again though.

[Voice]

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

Yeah. It's funny, because things wound up worse back home than just about everything that happened here.

Makes you appreciate what you've got.

[A beat.]

Thanks, Ted. I'm glad to be back.

[Voice]

[300yrswandering.livejournal.com]

... That's a pretty strong statement. Is it really that bad?

[Voice]

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

It is. This isn't just about my world, either; a lot of worlds were destroyed because of what happened.

[Voice]

[300yrswandering.livejournal.com]

... What?

[Voice]

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

It's complicated.

[Voice]

[300yrswandering.livejournal.com]

What isn't? That sounds messed up though.

[Voice]

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

Believe me, it's more than messed up. Worst part is that a lot of it's my fault.

[Voice]

[300yrswandering.livejournal.com]

... Want to talk about it? Off the journals, that is.

[Voice]

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

Guess it wouldn't hurt. Where are you right now?

[Voice]

[300yrswandering.livejournal.com]

At home. I could meet you somewhere else if you want.

[Voice]

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

Sure, might as well. Any suggestions? It doesn't really matter to me.

[Voice]

[300yrswandering.livejournal.com]

The lake? That way no one can overhear us.

[Voice]

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

Good idea. That's over by the raft, anyway.

[Voice]

[300yrswandering.livejournal.com]

I'll meet you in a while then.

[Action]

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

[And Riku will totes be here, hanging out by the raft, with his journal and cloak placed right on top of it. Fortunately, the journal is closed.]

[Action]

[300yrswandering.livejournal.com]

[Ted takes a little longer than Riku, but he does arrive after a while.] Hey there.

[Action]

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

Hey.

['sup, Ted. Riku's just been... chilling, yup.]

[Action]

[300yrswandering.livejournal.com]

...

Uh, Riku?

[Action]

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

Yeah?

[He's going to guess it's about his height. Or lack thereof.]

[Action]

[300yrswandering.livejournal.com]

[Yep, pretty much.]

You shrunk.

[Action]

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

... That's because I left. Before I came here, I was only fifteen.

[Action]

[300yrswandering.livejournal.com]

I... see. [So he de-aged? This place is crazy.] I didn't really think that was possible here.