Riku

It's kind of crazy seeing all the newbies popping in again. Happens every two months, but whenever a cycle starts, it's like the whole village picks up speed before settling back into its usual calm. Just another part of the routine, I guess.

But it's kind of jarring, too. When it comes to people from my universe, the numbers just keep dwindling. I've already tried getting in touch with Roxas, and, well... You know what happens when filters break.

[...Sigh. Maybe he's getting a bit rambly here.]

Anyway, ice cream. I've got a ton of it that's just taking up freezer space. For any newbies and anyone else who doesn't mind hanging around the fountain, I'm more than happy to toss you a stick. With all the departures, I could probably use more socializing, anyway.

Plus, the last time I got too reclusive, Kairi strapped me to a chair.

[In an apron... with baked goods, but those are some details he'll keep to himself for his own dignity.

But after leaving his message, Riku can be found hanging around the fountain with a box of sea salt ice cream. Not his favorite flavor, but he had to try it at least once. He's also joined by his Komory Bat, who will greet newcomers with enthusastic squeaks and quite possibly hover circles around them. He's kind of enthusiastic.

It's kind of a funny contrast between him and Riku, now a young adult in much milder colored clothes. Even he's a bit baffled by how much he's changed in hindsight.]

[...okay, so when was the last time he did this? Three years ago? ...ha. Right. It's really been three years since he came to Luceti.

Well, after a few moments of just staring into the journal, Riku clears his throat and decides to speak up.]

You know, it's been three years since I came here, but it feels like I'm just going through the motions. Everything's just so routine. Maybe I'm just not making enough effort to shake things up. Hard to say, but...

[Heh.]

Okay, you know what? I think I should just get to the point. So... yeah, name's Riku, and I'd say I'm in need of some friends. Yes, Kairi, I'm actually doing this by choice this time.

[Because last time was just awkward.]

And for anyone else who's been here a while, got any pointers for keeping busy long term? I know at least some of you keep pretty busy. Heck, if any newcomers have pointers, I'll take just about anything right now.

[OOC: WARNING. Thread with Ino veers slightly into nsfw territory.]

Kind of strange to think of how much this place has changed, just over the past year. Electricity's one thing, but a Battle Dome? Well, I guess it's got its uses.

[There's a pause. Truthfully, Riku's mostly using his journal as a distraction until Xion comes back. And, given who he is, coming up with good conversation material isn't always easy.]

Hey. Who here remembers that amusement park from last year?

But...

Why? It was mine. That's how it should've been from the start.

[Who's pissed? Riku's pissed. He's tried a number of times. The Keyblade-- he had it in his grasp. Though he doesn't recall every detail as for why or how, that doesn't matter. The fact is that he did have it... only now it's gone.

He's been trying to call back the weapon a number of times with no avail. Maybe whatever transpired the past week was just an experiment after all.

But he hasn't been at the apartment all day. It's frustrating, really. He knows it's too much to ask for, that Sora's the one who earned it by being the bigshot hero.

But jealousy is one thing that hasn't changed about Riku.

In his frustration, he's made his way back out to the lake where, after giving up on the Keyblade, he's promptly gathering logs and branches. Any distraction is good right about now.]

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 )

( Private to Self // 25 % hackable )

( Private to Xemnas )

Funny how I mention looking for friends and suddenly others are doing the same. Not that I'm surprised... a few people did mention giving it a shot. Guess I can see why people thought it was so entertaining now that I'm not at the center of it all.

Looks like things are warming up, too. Finally some whether I'm used to. Might be a good time to set sail again. Sora, Kairi, what do you think? We never did get that far last time.