32 - voice/action;

[stilldontgotit]

Okay, so something's going on. Either it's another experiment, or there's more to it.

I mean, why else would people keep changing? Still doesn't explain why the changes are so different, though.

[He sighs. There's something going on alright, but small-talk won't get him anywhere...

Which is why, shortly after making the entry, people might spot him lurking around the village, trying to get to the bottom of things.

At first glance, he'll seem perfectly normal. Sure, he's got a Keyblade, and Kairi's good luck charm is attached to his belt, but so what? It's not a big deal, right?

... Or is it?]

[ooc: Info here. It is tl;dr.]

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[action]

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

[...

Pardon him for a second, as he tries to remember. And then he winces.

What did happen to Xion?]

... No. I know I should remember, but for some reason I can't.

[action]

[stillatrap.livejournal.com]

... the Keyblade. I had to die because I had the Keyblade, Riku.

[just. turns partially away from him, trying and failing to make sense of what's going on here.]

Ha, I guess that makes it Sora's Keyblade now, huh? I guess I had Sora's Keyblade back in the Organization. Just... [buries his face in his hands. excuse him, nothing in his world is making sense and it's breaking him a tiny bit.]

[action]

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

But Sora never had a--

[He stops. If he says anything more, it might make things worse.

Instead, he'll give him an awkward hug. Come on, Xion. D:]

[action]

[stillatrap.livejournal.com]

[Xion shoves him off without thinking.] Don't--

[... and almost immediately regrets it, because he could use the physical contact right now. He doesn't really care that Riku's a boy -- it's still Riku. But his mind is reeling and being hugged so suddenly caught him off guard. Plus ... he doesn't even want to be near a Keyblade.

Looking wounded, he tries to say something, fails, then just lets out a breath and looks away, ashamed of himself.]

[action]

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

[He'll dismiss the Keyblade, then. Maybe it'll help somehow.

Still, what a mess. He sighs, waiting to see what Xion's next move is.]

[action]

[stillatrap.livejournal.com]

[... moves away, a few steps past him, head bowed. he doesn't look back when he speaks.]

Sorry.

[action]

[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

Don't be. It's not like it's your fault.

[action]

[stillatrap.livejournal.com]

... that's what you always say.

[his voice is quiet, and doesn't easily betray what he's thinking. for once, Riku's understanding and his patience grate instead of help. just once, Xion wishes he'd get mad about something, instead of taking it all so passively.]

Listen, I just... need to be alone for a while. I'll see you later. [and off he goes, without looking back.]