44 - voice;

[stilldontgotit]

[So, in light of Robert's recent post and that last experiment, Riku's decided that now would be the best time to explain a thing or two.

So, yes, he's actually using the journals again. Gasp.]

So, I take it that most of you dealt with the star-shaped fruit from last month. Well, first of all, they're called paopu fruit. Second, the paopu at the beach were not normal by any means.

Paopu don't mess with your heads usually. They definitely don't give you the sudden urge to make friends at the drop of a hat. That's not to say they're just ordinary, but they're definitely not harmful. So, since somebody might be harvesting them, I wouldn't stress it.

[Hmm... He pauses for a moment, pondering something real quick, and then he continues.]

What I will say is that the paopu are a pretty big deal back home. There's this whole legend about them. Basically, if two people share them, their destinies become intertwined. They'll remain a part of each others' lives no matter what. Some people see it as romantic, others just treat it like an unbreakable connection.

And whether it's true or not... well, I'll just put it this way; I've seen a lot stranger things in the worlds I've visited than a legendary fruit. Could all be superstition, but who knows? Maybe it's legit.

[And with that he will finish with one final thought.]

Still, I wonder why the Malnosso have a weird fixation with Valentine's anyway.

Comments

[voice]

[stilldontgotit]

Maybe. Why, you got some ulterior motive?

[voice]

[meteorical]

You're really that suspicious of me? Riku, I'm hurt. I'm just asking out of curiosity.

[voice]

[stilldontgotit]

Nah, I'm just messing with you.

Couldn't resist holding onto a few souvenirs, anyway.

[voice]

[meteorical]

Now wait a sec. How many are a few? [She might be getting an idea...]

[voice]

[stilldontgotit]

Maybe five.

[Whether he's serious or not remains to be seen.]

[voice]

[meteorical]

...think I could borrow two? I want to know how they'd taste in cupcakes.

[voice]

[stilldontgotit]

Paopu cupcakes?

[...Pfffthaha.]

That's a new one.

[voice]

[meteorical]

Why not? Maybe then we could get you a girlfriend. [Hey, hey Riku. Guess who's taken to meddling in your life even more now that Sora's gone again?]

[voice]

[stilldontgotit]

[Annnnd... shaky, awkward laughter is go.]

Yeah, about that...

[Gosh. He hasn't even... told Kairi about his awkward maybe-crushy feelings towards a certain ninja, whoops.]

[voice]

[meteorical]

[...hang on, her biffle-senses are tingling.]

Do...we need to talk about something?

[voice]

[stilldontgotit]

Nah, it's nothing.

[...Except it's totally not, and that's kinda obvious.]

[voice]

[meteorical]

Do I have to hunt you down and sit on your chest and tickle it out of you? Because I will do that. [In fact, she's getting up right now...]

[voice]

[stilldontgotit]

I'd like to see you try.

[voice]

[meteorical]

[And he can probably hear her footsteps. Riku, where are you.]

Five...four...three...

[voice]

[stilldontgotit]

[And he's totally just gonna... lean against the wall of his room like a boss. Can't sit on him if he's over here, heh, heh.]

Two... one...

[action]

[meteorical]

[And she's going to burst into his room. And proceed to just stare him down before sighing a bit.]

Are we going to do this the easy way, or the hard way?

[action]

[stilldontgotit]

Hey, somebody's gotta keep you on your toes.

[He shrugs, giving her a broad smirk.]

[action]

[meteorical]

Yeah, sure. What would I do without you? [With that she'll enter the room, shutting his door behind her and leaning against it.]

Your journal's still open, isn't it?

[action]

[stilldontgotit]

[He shrugs, remaining perfectly still.]

Could be. Why's it matter?

[action]

[meteorical]

You want the village to hear this conversation right now?

[action]

[stilldontgotit]

[...Okay, she has a point.]

See, I'd go close it, except I have a hunch you want me to move. It's all part of your plan, isn't it?

[No, he's not being totally serious, but.]

[action]

[meteorical]

Now why would that be a part of my plan, hm? Come on, Riku. I'm thinking of what's best for you. [...well actually it is sort of a part of her plan, but details.]

[action]

[stilldontgotit]

Nah, you're totally onto something.

[It's said jokingly, but he knows.]

[action]

[meteorical]

[She's just going to grin and keep watching.

Always. Watching.]

So. Who is she?

[action]

[stilldontgotit]

Man, you catch on fast.

[...Maybe Kairi's the ninja, hah. Either way, the subject change is cool with him.]

Anyway, her name's Ino.