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You know, it's kind of crazy to think about. When I first showed up here, I was fifteen, completely powerless, and all I ever wanted was to see the outside world. Everything about this place was new to me. I thought it was a dream come true.

[Mostly, anyway. He had some rough times back then. Selfishness, arrogance, mistakes... It's never fun.]

My friends were a year ahead of me. Learning about the future wasn't easy, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who's been in that position.

But it's been almost three years. I know my future, and when I leave, I'll probably go right back to where I was. The thing is, I just don't see myself as the same guy my friends know from their time. Not completely.

[There's a pause, followed by a soft 'hm'.]

Anyone else feel that way? Like, after being here for so long, your identity's just kind of changed?

[And with that out of the way, Riku can be found chilling in the battle dome after creating a simulated version of Destiny Islands. After some hanging out there, he'll just be wandering the village. Probably going to hang by the plaza, maybe drop by the library. Anything goes!]

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I haven't been here that long, but I think I understand what you mean. I feel different myself.

Well, Luceti's different than what most people are used to. That doesn't surprise me.

True... The wings alone seem rather unique to Luceti.

Yeah, can't say I've seen any other worlds that strap wings on everyone who visits. There are worlds where you have to change your appearance to blend in, but that's different.

That's a more voluntary change than anything.

... I have to admit, though, that I don't particularly mind the wings. [ It's just everything else that makes things difficult. ]

The main problem with the wings is how vulnerable they are. Usually they're not bad, just useless.

The vulnerability makes sense, though. They're like another set of arms but structurally they're much more delicate.

Not to mention that they're different compared to that of normal birds.

In structure, or just size and function?

Size and function definitely, but structurally it depends on the individual bird. [ He can and will keep going on about this if he isn't stopped... ]

I'm guessing you're an expert.

That's correct. I train and work alongside them.

My name's Falkner.

Huh, not bad.

[And since we're doing introductions here...]

Name's Riku.

Thank you, Riku. It's something I've wanted to do my whole life. [ Well, one of the things, but. ]