stilldontgotit | 42 - voice/action;

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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[You got him just this once, Kairi. He might've jerked forward a little, but he's keeping his cool.]

Aren't you a little old for that?

[And of course he has to tease her.]

[And she'll just lightly tug on his hair.]

Who are you calling old? Besides, you're making it sound like you're complaining.

Nah, just telling it like it is.

[Hey, no tugging his hair! He'll just roll with it, though.]

Yeah sure. [And off she gets.] Waiting long?

Oh, yeah. I've been waiting forever.

[The sarcasm is just radiating off of him.]

I think I'm worth waiting for. [She'll just tease right back, how about that?] So, are you going to show me what you've been doing?

Maybe if you ask nicely.

[Translation: Yes. But, like always, he has to tease.]

Okay. Please show me what you've been up to?

There we go. See, that wasn't too hard.

[C'mon, Kairi. He'll lead the way.]

It actually was, Riku. I can feel my soul shattering a bit as we speak. [But she'll just nudge him as she follows along.]