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[stilldontgotit]

Great, just great. Taking Sora was one thing-- if what they've told me is true, then he's been through a lot as it is, but Kairi? Chances are it'll be even worse. We should've-- ... This better be over soon.

It's been four days, and still no sign of Kairi. Looks like the Malnosso really did get her.

So, I guess what I want to know is this... Are people always in bad shape when they come back? Last time Sora got kidnapped he was, but I just want to make sure.

Comments

[wise_maiden]

It depends on what the Malnosso do, but typically... people are injured in some form or other.

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

I should've known.

So what happens if they don't wind up injured?

[wise_maiden]

I know of at least one or two people who've returned saying that they were fine. Others had some form of of mental trauma to deal with.

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

So it could be just about anything.

And what about how long they're gone? Does that pretty much vary?

[sunnytwilight.livejournal.com]

I haven't seen anyone come back from a kidnapping.

Are you okay, Riku?

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

Could be worse, but this is ridiculous. I don't see anything to gain by taking her away like this.

[sunnytwilight.livejournal.com]

I don't really understand it either. But she'll come back.

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

Sure, but that doesn't mean she'll be in good shape.

[perplexme]

...Kairi's missing?

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't lie about something like this, Roxas.

[perplexme]

Shut up.

How long has she been gone?

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

Were you even paying attention?

I said it's been four days. But you know, it's really none of your business. She's our friend, not yours.

[trulyworthit.livejournal.com]

No, not always ... but they do need support when they return, whether they're hurt or not.

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

Support I can handle. The waiting's a different story.

[trulyworthit.livejournal.com]

It is very difficult to wait when something like this happens. I ... probably don't have to say this, but try looking around the forest or lakeside when you're able and keep a close watch of the journal. It's not much, but it's still doing something while you're waiting ...

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

Good idea. Waiting around won't change a thing. Guess keeping an eye out is the only thing to do.

[reconciledtwins.livejournal.com]

Not always hurt, but yeah, people those bastards get their hands on usually come back messed up in some way.

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

Figures. Guess they have to get their kicks somehow.

[reconciledtwins.livejournal.com]

Guess so. No way to tell what they're gonna do, though...

[chosenheroine.livejournal.com]

More often than naught, yes. Though there are cases in which those who return are in good health physically and mentally.

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

But I take it that's pretty rare.

[chosenheroine.livejournal.com]

It is indeed. But not an impossibility.

[affidamento.livejournal.com]

It depends. I've been kidnapped twice, and the first time was more rough for me than the second.

... You haven't been kidnapped yet, have you?

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

I'll still keep my eyes out, just in case. Can't afford any slip-ups if Kairi winds up in bad shape.

But I haven't yet. Here's to hoping it stays that way.

[affidamento.livejournal.com]

Definitely. I know it's hard to wait for someone who's been kidnapped, but you've just gotta be patient.

For your sake, I hope it stays that way too.