Riku

[Well, there's no point in dodging this now. Especially after that entry Ling made. Despite his reservations, Riku opens the journal and begins with a short, sweet message.]

Kairi's gone.

[There's a drawn out pause. After all, Kairi'd been there since he first showed up in Luceti, and she'd always been with him and Sora before. And Sora hasn't even shown himself in months. Xion moved. Besides Roxas, everyone else from their universe is off living with Ven.

Sigh.]

It's kind of crazy. People come and go all the time, but Kairi was here longer than me. At least three years. Just goes to show how unpredictable this place is. Some people leave in a week. Others years. Some people come back again and again. It's like a constant guessing game.

[...Man, maybe he's thinking too hard on it. Either way, he needs a distraction. Badly. Much as Kairi's departure's upset him, he doesn't wanna make it too obvious. What good would that do?]

But enough about that. No point in crying over spilled milk, right? At least she's not wrapped up in the experiments. That last one was bad enough, and don't even get me started on that 'Count' guy. If he ever met Mickey, I bet he'd rethink his insults a little.

Hey, Sora, Kairi. Looks like we don't have to worry about rain today. How about we go finish working on the raft? Sooner it's done, the sooner we can take off.

At least, after that race is over with.

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[Action;;]

[During the day, it's likely that people will have seen Riku out and about, carrying some rope, spare wood, and other materials. He doesn't stick around long, though, as the raft is out by the lake, and it's high time the "Black Pearl" got its final touch ups after nearly a year's worth of waiting. That, and there's the race that Sora and Sokka are supposed to have. Just another reason to get 'er done.

Eventually he'll make it over to the lake, where he sets down the supplies close by.

Along the way, his thoughts have appeared in a bubble above his head, much like others, shifting from images of him and his friends setting off, to occasional and brief flickers of the Keyblade and some of the other people he knows in Luceti. Whether or not he's caught onto this remains to be seen, as he seems incredibly casual.]

[ooc: Backdated to earlier in the day. People can run into Riku at any point as he heads off.]

It's almost Christmas... but I think that's been pretty obvious with how many people have been talking about it on the journals. Looks like not everyone's familiar with it, but maybe I shouldn't be so surprised. With as many worlds as there are, you can't expect everyone to celebrate the same holidays.

Still, for those that don't... you've been missing out. I mean, besides birthdays it's really the only time of year when you can get that many presents. Then there's the whole "season of giving" thing, I guess.

Do the Malnosso ever do anything around this time? They sure did on Halloween.

[Filtered from Sora, Kairi, Xion, Rena]
But let's get to the point. I need help picking out presents for a few friends of mine.


( Filtered from Sora )

( Filtered from Kairi )

( Filtered from Rena )

( Filtered from Xion )

Should've known it'd snow sooner or later. Still, it's weird seeing it up close. It was always warm back on the islands, even during winter. Heh, guess this place has its moments.

I don't know what's going on about that doctor, but it seems pretty clear to me that some people could use a distraction. There's snow outside, so I've been thinking... what about some kind of snowball fight? There's more than enough people around here, and it's better than just sitting around, even if it is cold.

[...there's a pause.]

Oh yeah. Sora, Kairi... you two met Xion yet?

action;

[Riku's currently taking a good look around the village, dressed in more appropriate winter clothes. He's not really used to the snow, which is why he's picking some up, aaand...

throwing it! Feel free to get caught in his path or whatever. He's experimenting. Yes.]

( Private // 25 % Hackable )

( Filtered to Sora )

Alright, Kairi, it's been almost than a week now. I'd say that's more than enough rest.

So, anyone up to sparring? Next time an attack like this happens I want to be ready. Besides, I'm sure I'm not the only one who could use practice.

( Private || 75% Hackable )

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.

Looks like you weren't too far off, Kairi. Something did land. I'm sure Sora will get a kick out of this. It's not every day you see flying saucers, after all.

As for the earthquakes, those I could do without. Figures that those meteors would hit something.