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[stilldontgotit]

You know, I was considering checking out Good Spirits today. Not for anything serious, just to see what the fuss is all about. But now?

[He chuckles.]

...I think I'll hold off on that. Looks like things are getting lively enough as it is, and I'm sure the place is gonna get crowded by the end of the day.

[Riku doesn't really drink, but he knows that people do to destress. Simple logic.]

If anyone needs me, I'll be around.

[And indeed he will. First, he can be spotted bouncing from building to building via flowmotion in an attempt to avoid the crowd.

Later, he can be found out by the lake, relaxing on his trusty raft. After that, it's back to the village to hopefully grab some grub at 7th Heaven, provided it's not too crowded thanks to all the new arrivals.]

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[cloak]

[Have short, hooded figure bonk right into you, mister big stuff.

Immediately stumbling, he flails his arms to right himself. After an impressive little show of regaining his balance, he squints up from the shadows of his hood]

...Riku?

[Wasn't Riku sleeping just five minutes ago, and sick?]

[stilldontgotit]

[Sliiiding to a stop and raising an eyebrow. The voice definitely belongs to Roxas, but the lack of wings suggests he's not the same. Plus, he's probably a bit shorter, too.]

Yeah, that's me.

[Might as well take it slow for now. He'll get to the bottom of things sooner or later.]

[cloak]

[He tips his head to one side, silent for several moments]

You look different...

[And what's with those costume wings? Reaching up, he pokes one with a gloved hand]

[stilldontgotit]

You know, I could say the same thing about--

[Guh. The sudden contact freezes him in his tracks, and he winces.]

...Might wanna be careful with the wings.

[rememorize]

[One of those buildings Riku is going to use to bounce off of is going to have Lea casually leaning over the ledge of the roof, peering down at him with a raised eyebrow just as he's going to make contact with it. S'UP RIKU.]

Boo.

[stilldontgotit]

[STOP, Axel time!

...wait.

Axel time?

Rubbing his eyes, he turns his eyes to the rooftop and-- ope. There he is, in the flesh. Well, that's new.]

Trying your best ghost impersonation?

[rememorize]

Dunno, did it work? You do look a little surprised.

[stilldontgotit]

...I've seen better.

[Sorry, man. He's not giving you an ego stroke just yet.]

[drivingforce]

[The lake you say? What if suddenly someone approaches from behind that raft?]

Nice to see you've been hard at work on the Black Pearl.

[stilldontgotit]

Hey, somebody's gotta keep it in good shape, Kai--

[Bwuh?!

His eyes widen, and he immediately spins around, nearly stumbling backwards in the process.]

Hey, when'd you get back here?

[drivingforce]

Days ago. What happened, Riku? You're getting rusty. [She shrugs lightly, but that ever-present teasing grin is on her face.]

But really? Not too long ago, don't worry.

[stilldontgotit]

Maybe I'm going senile.

[Heh. Luckily, the initial shock's worn off, so he'll go ahead and straighten his stance, one hand propped against the sale.]

That, or you've become a ninja while I wasn't looking.

[selfinvited]

[My, how fascinating. Watching someone jump around like that, they surely can't be mortal. Though with so many people around with wings it's really quite the challenge discerning who out of the rabble is merely human and who is not.

Regardless, Maleficent makes no attempt to catch Riku's attention. Though when you're wandering around with a headdress, flowing robes and green skin, it's hard not to garner at least a glance.]

[stilldontgotit]

[And sliding to a stop starting now.

He could recognize Maleficent a mile away. His eyes narrow and his fingers flex; a part of him's tempted to call for his Keyblade on the spot, but that'd just be reckless. For now, it's best to act calm.]

Maleficent.

[selfinvited]

[The mortal knows her name, how very pleasing. It's quite the stroke to the ego to know your reputation extends from your own kingdom and out to an entirely new world.

Politely now-]

Is there something you want from me, child?

[stilldontgotit]

Just didn't expect to see somebody like you lurking around.

[He won't make any sudden moves yet; he knows that'd be reckless.]

[erodingearth]

[It had been startling, at first, to find himself back in Luceti. No wings, cold weather, and he was allowed to actually keep his Keyblade this time. But it doesn't surprise him for long; the more he thinks about it, it's ... just like Luceti not to make much sense.

He walks around the village, glancing at things as he goes. How little things had seemed to changed, other than the sheer amount of people around. He recognizes the paths he had taken while working out, sees places he had sat while meditating. What a nostalgia trip.]

[stilldontgotit]

[Flying in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane, no.

It's Riku-man!

And he's actually air-dashing. Or was, until he caught Terra down below and promptly stopped in his tracks, skidding across the ground.]

...Huh. Didn't expect to see you out here.

[erodingearth]

[Terra blinks when Riku, taking a moment to take in that familiar face. He did take notice of those skills (or what skills he could see before Riku stopped), but...]

Looks like someone got a haircut.

[Yeah. It had to be said.]

[floralogy]

[Looks like someone's not going out today.] This whole thing is a tease if you ask me, if not insane. I think I received a total of five invitations for dates from random creepers just this morning.

[stilldontgotit]

Need me to set the record straight?

[floralogy]

No need, it's alright. [She snorts.] I can handle creeps like them just fine.

Because twin shenanigans are always fun

[dreammark]

[The crowd seems thicker than any other world he's been around. After bumping into people by accident and muttering his apologies, he's using flowmotion to get around now. He didn't expect anyone else to be using flowmotion either.

He doesn't notice his twin bouncing off the buildings---

---Incoming twin, he may or may not crash into you.]

Yes, yes they are. Though this Riku's a few years older, physically. B]

[stilldontgotit]

[...Yeah, there's gonna be a crash. Abort, abo--

SLAM!

Yeah, too late for that. The impact sends him flat on his back.]

This one looks like his dream self, by the way. Your Riku is 19/20, right?

[dreammark]

[He didn't see his twin - or whoever that was - until the last minute, he'd been watching the ground below for familiar faces.

The impact sends him flying and landing flat on his back. He rolls on his side and leans up a bit, blinking in confusion.

A beat and he's pushing himself up into a sitting position. Where had the other person landed...?]