stilldontgotit | Entries tagged with xion

Man. It's been two years since I first got here... Kind of hard to believe.

It's pretty crazy to think about. I've seen people leave on a daily basis. Even I did, but it was just a week.

[He sighs.]

Heck, I remember when this place didn't have electricity or a battle dome. It really has changed a lot.

[But he's just getting off track. He pauses for about a minute before he tosses up a quick filter:]

Filtered from Xion, Axel, and Roxas//100%

But there's something else I want to talk about. Anyway...

[Ugh.]

What do you do if someone forgives you, but you don't want that forgiveness? What are you supposed to say to that?

[Or... he hesitates--]

Or better yet... how do you just let go?

[He won't mention who he's talking about, but those who know him should be able to guess.

Anyway, once that's done, Riku's going to hang out at the bridge around house 14. Just because it's close and away from the business in the center of town. And that's good right about now because he's got a lot on his mind. He has for a while now, it's just gotten more complicated lately.]

[Today, those wandering through the village might spot this young man wandering around. Not aimlessly, mind you; he recognizes just about everything. How could he not after spending 'years' in Luceti? However, he's taking note of his surroundings. Snow, passersby who look remarkably younger than they usually do.

Oh yeah. Riku's already catching on to what's happening around him. When he opens up his journal and skims through the entries, his suspicions are confirmed, and he opens up to a blank page and starts to speak.

His voice should sound pretty familiar. A bit older, but distinctly Riku's.]

Alright. Let me guess, this is just another experiment. There are a lot of things I could ask right now, but I'll keep things simple.

Just what year is it right now?

[With that taken care of, he closes the journal and continues his search. His old house has to be somewhere close by; it's just a matter of remembering where it was. But for those who spot him, they might notice the ring on his finger. Yup, he's a married man.]

[ooc: I was enabled! Like with Xion, if you guys could comment here, that'd be snazzy. Comments will be made with

dawnsend.]

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?

[Filtered from Xion/100%]

What do you think about betrayal? Is it possible to ever make up for it, and just how far do you have to go to make up, anyway?

It's something I've been thinking about lately. Any answers would help...

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[Well, look who's back in town! Indeed, it seems that Riku's lost a good five or six inches, but judging by the fact that he's already got his regular attire, has a black cloak slumped over his shoulder, and his journal in one hand, it seems he's already well aware of what's going on.

In fact, he's headed right in the direction of the smithy! But as he walks, he lets out a sigh.]

What a mess...

[He stops for a moment, quietly looking into the journal. With another sigh, he continues to speak. Might as well get it over with now--]

Hey. Sora, Kairi... Looks like the Malnosso haven't had enough of me yet.

[And after another short pause:]

I've probably got a lot of explaining to do. Xion... we need to talk. At least, if you'll let me.

[And with that said, he continues heading to the smithy. His sword has to be there somewhere.

Those who cross paths with him are free to interrupt him, of course, and those who can sense light and darkness may find an alarming amount of the latter inside his heart.]

[There are a few drops of ink on the page, followed by something scratched out beyond legibility. A few moments later, Riku writes something below:]

If you had to choose between a friend dying or having to destroy the person who's causing it, even if they're just as important... which would you choose? It's not like death here's permanent, but I don't think that changes much.

[There's another pause, followed by a soft sigh. After that, nothing.]

[Riku hasn't been at home much at all recently. In fact, after the experiment he essentially stayed far away from his friends in order to get some space. And to think, of course.

Now? He's essentially done with his brief venture. Between what happened to Sora and Xion going missing, Riku's been sticking closer to home. Right now, however, he's out and about, searching for Xion. There's something they both need to talk about... that is, if he can find her.

Anyone is free to interrupt him, however, as he searches the village and the forest. She has to be somewhere...]

Oh, c'mon. There's no way Santa could've actually showed up here. Sora may think he's real, but I still don't buy it.

Besides, I didn't ask for some foam bat. Why would I need one when I've already got a real weapon?

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[Well, the irony is that Riku's wearing that dinky little hat Atoli gave him as he searches the village for a few more friends of his. Namely, Sora, Kairi, and Xion, as he's got presents for each of them.

Really, he's only wearing the hat to keep warm. Of course, that doesn't mean people can't poke fun at him.]

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 )

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[Riku's speech seems...almost nasally. But that's what happens when you goof off in the snow and wind up totally drenched.]

Sora's been kidnapped again. Figures it would happen eventually... the Malnosso just don't know when to quit.

[and there's a pause]

But I wonder what they're up to. I can't be the only one who got a letter. This better be some kind of sick joke.

( Filtered to Kairi )

( Filtered to 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?

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[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.]

So Sora's gone... It's already been more than a day, so I doubt he just ran off. Guess that means everything's on hold. Xion, hope you don't mind, but we may have to wait a while before we set sail again. Not like it'd be a smart idea to take off in this weather, anyway. The last time we did we all got soaked.

By the way, looks like I really did start something. Think I've lost count of how many people've made entries like mine now.