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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.

[sunnytwilight.livejournal.com]

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

Are you okay, Riku?

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

So it could be just about anything.

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

[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.

[wise_maiden]

Yes.

It does. For most people it's generally been around a week or so, though some people have been gone for longer. We're not in any position to judge how long someone will be taken, I'm afraid.

[perplexme]

...Kairi's missing?

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

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

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

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

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

And there's no way to tell what they do to people either, I take it.

[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.

[perplexme]

Shows how much you know. Who was here when you and Sora were both gone?

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

That was then, this is now. Sora and I are both here.

[perplexme]

But you're not doing any better than the rest of us.

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

And you are? The Malnosso got her. You can't do a thing.

[perplexme]

Neither can you.

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

So? You're talking like you can.

And you call me a prick.

[wise_maiden]

Not from here. Whether or not they even remember or wish to share is another story. We can only do what we can to help them recover.

[perplexme]

Look. I was trying to figure things out so I can help.

[trulyworthit.livejournal.com]

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

[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]

I'll do whatever it takes, then.