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[Things have been pretty stressful recently, between his argument with Xion, Vanitas' surprise attack on Axel, and the impending possibility that he could strike again. Fortunately, with Sora's return to Luceti, Riku's feeling a bit better today, and he'll be spending the evening out and about. Aqua's still kidnapped, which means he'll have to work on his magic on his own, but the battle dome can wait a bit.

For now, he'll chill by the fountain with his journal in hand. Even with everything cooling down, Riku's got a lot on his mind, and one question in particular's been bugging him.]

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Seems like we've got a few new threats to worry about. I'm sure that with the Blue Rogues and Brave Vesperia on the job, it'll be pretty safe, but doesn't it bug anyone that we can't do more to stop them? All we can really do is hold them back. Even death's just a temporary solution.

[He sighs. Mostly, he's just venting.]

Anyway, there's something I've been wondering. How many of you come from worlds where light and darkness actually means something? And by that I mean more than just lamps and shadows.

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I don't know. Might be considered mutiny if I played along.

[He laughs.]

But it does sound like fun. Haven't gotten a chance to see the ocean yet.

Fun? Aye, it is that, and more; my own boat will be flying pirate colors before too much longer. [Getting her out to the ocean will be the real trick, it would seem.]

Mutiny? How would they punish a mutineer, in this place?

Probably kick me out of the Rogues, but we'll see. Could always make a ship from scratch, but it'd take some time.

[Plus, he's already got the Black Pearl to worry about.]

Well that's not a punishment, that's a reward! "Here, you're no longer an utter fun-killing berk!" I see no reason NOT to do it, lad!

And aye--building a ship from scratch takes a great deal of time, especially in this place.

Man, you're a terrible influence.

[Though he doesn't sound particularly offended. Oh, Jack.]

Not to mention that Moro would throw a fit.

I find Moro isn't bothered just as long as she doesn't catch you at anything, savvy? My luck's held thus far. What's become of your raft, the Black Pearl, lad?

Maybe, but I'd rather not take my chances.

[As for the raft...]

It's still there. I check up on it once in a while, but there's not much use for it during the winter.

Ah. Likely it'll need some heavy repairs after this winter, won't it.

Most likely, but it's not the first time I've had to fix it. That earthquake did a number on it.

Think she'll be seaworthy, son?

After a few renovations, it should be fine. I just hope nothing gets in the way of us sailing this year. That always seems to happen.

May I offer a suggestion? Epoxy. One-hundred percent pox-free, and seals the hull up smarter than any tar or pine-pitch. Miracle stuff, really.

Wonder if they carry it in any of the stores. Guess I'll have to take a look.

In fact, they do; I've got some myself, though I need every bit I have.

That's fine. I'll drop by later and grab some for myself. Might come in handy once it warms up around here.

Right! Luck to you then, Riku lad. May she never tip you into the deeps.

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