~004~ [Video-->Voice]
[The puppies have only left to eat and have otherwise not left their mistresses' side since she was brought to Tsuzuki's house pretty much in a sleep-coma of sorts. However, the auburn-haired girl finally finds that the sleep is leaving and in return for the refreshed but somewhat numb feeling finds that there is a ball of warmth on her stomach.
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The brand new blindfold rested in his lap; he couldn't show this face to her, so quickly he ties it around his eyes and in an instant darkness dissipates to show who the form really is: one of her best friends, and one who had no recollection of his past experiences in this city. He felt a pang of guilt for not being able to recall, but it hurts just to watch the feed and not say anything.
Kairi...How could he even show himself to her in his current condition? Would she even see him through this darkness he found himself in like he 'saw' through the illusions? He's afraid, not of what he's become, but if someone so pure of heart--someone of the light--could even accept someone who was fighting to walk toward it and back to all he'd once forsaken. And he'd do it all over again for either her or Sora ( ... )
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Although his manner of speaking...something about the tone behind the voice worried her and it was this that she picked up on immediately. She was always worried about him, about Sora...she bit her lip on the other side of the SFC, taking her own time and trying to decipher the meaning behind Riku's words. Maybe he was scared? If he was missing the memories of Vatheon (what she assumed because that was what usually happened or so she managed to find out from her own experiences) that was still okay. She had his charm around her wrist still from that one time; he would remember again. She would help him.] It's okay, Riku. If you don't remember here...that's okay. You at least remember me and that's a good place to start. [She gives a tiny laugh, smiling beyond the SFC, her heart beginning to be relaxed and ( ... )
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He knew the moment the words left his mouth that his friend had picked up on it to the point that he was internally cursing at himself for letting it slip. He was normally so good at hiding his emotions, but there were always two who'd bring them out into the open more than anyone else. And it wasn't just missing memories that had him worried. Riku wouldn't remember, but he could be reminded and remake those forgotten promises if need be. ...It wasn't the only thing to fear for, now that he knew for certain that Kairi was here. At least the small laugh made his hidden light burn just a bit brighter.
He waited, noticing the feed turning to private. He nods faintly to himself, but that question...] A little roughed up thanks to the dinosaurs, but otherwise- [He made a faint noise, like he was shifting in his seat. Admitting this was going to be hell.] Kairi, I'm from an earlier time from what I gathered from ( ... )
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So much.
Because she knows you mean so much to her and...well, she can see through you, in a sense. Into the light that hides within your darkness. Even through your voice...she knows that you are fighting and she'll stick with you till the end.] Well...dinosaurs would rough anyone up, right? Even Sora would have issues...that silly boy. [Towards his next comment...she hesitates, her voice lowering] Would it be...people like Vanitas, Riku? [Note here that she's never met the boy; only heard of him]
[Don't worry. I'm here with you. No matter what. Like we were before]
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It's good to know that someone can even when he loses sight of it from time to time, when things look their bleakest. Will he admit that? Probably not, but it's the thought that counts. And now that someone is here... he's going to have a harder time fighting back. Not like he'd ever stop, though.] Yeah. Glad you slept through it, though; the Spinosaurus was a pain to take down. [He... wasn't going to say whose form he'd been in when they defeated that infernal creature; stupid little dinosaurs stealing his blindfold. Wait--] ...Who?
[I know you are... even if I can't remember. My heart keeps saying you are.
Finally, he gets a general idea of where she is. A path opens up, depositing +1 (one) silver-haired blindfold fetishist just outside the door, which he knocks on.] Kairi... It's me.
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Even if he won't admit it she'll be there besides him, to help him fight. The darkness' greatest strength is when it's target is abandoned by all they ever cared for. However, if there was even one person besides them it would be harder for the darkness to consume their target. Especially when the one besides that special someone is pure of heart. And she sounds concerned for you, Ri--talking about that Spinosaurus makes her gasp softly; one can almost see the look of worry written on her face] Y...you're okay though, right? [His confusion towards the name given..or was it confusion? She couldn't identify the emotion properly] Yes...Vanitas. He was...here before, in Vatheon. People said that you...had helped him...and Ventus. I know you protected both of them...but...?
[Cue one auburn-haired girl pausing as the puppies go ballistic and run to the door. Riku can hear their barks and yips and thumpings of paws on the door from ( ... )
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And he'd silently appreciate it no matter how much he denies it to himself, because for so long he'd been all alone without any help besides Mickey occasionally. Him, Namine, and oddly enough... Xion. Still, they could only help so much and here he was, facing his fear of being judged by one of the two he cared for most.] Yeah; I'm alright. [Just one new scar. And... there was something from his past here he didn't know about; something no one had told him about.] ...I can't remember them-
[Oh, he really does hear that and he chuckles just a tad under his breath. True, there are a few who could have done it. Just the thought of almost all of the others capable of this made his blood boil, and to know their numbers were growing... He shook his head, clearing the thought from his mind as she opened the door ( ... )
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Breathing and living, yes. Okay was still up for debate with this blasted shadow that yet stained his heart. And... he wouldn't remember it, but at least he was here now; he'd remember anything from this point on. Oddly enough, he's from just before that time -- before he had to willingly shift into that form so often to protect Sora's sleeping form, and the worlds as well. 'At least I'm still me,' he thought, 'Now that we're finally been able to talk again.'
That beat is just a little off, with that shadow still inside it; but it's still his and that's what matters. ...And damn; that statement was true. He chuckles a bit.] Guess it's just my luck. [He stiffens just a moment when fingertips touch the edge of the blindfold, almost in a silent message to not remove it. Riku has no idea what would happen if it was taken off again, and he has no desire to try it right this second ( ... )
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And someday... he'd be able to see Kairi's smile again -- both of them would. Sora deserved as much, as did Kairi while he kept ending up slipping into the background. But with the way Kairi was staying so close to him, she probably wouldn't allow him to even try it again.
Though the moment of silence before the laughter was a little... unsettling. He chuckled to himself; Kairi... ever the kindhearted and loyal friend. What would he ever do without either of them? Especially when the thought of Sora being there alongside Kairi -- no matter how far-off they seemed -- was what had kept him going so far along with, 'Even if it means the end of me... I will get him home so I can chew him out for taking such a long nap and not keeping his promise.'] Mm. I ( ... )
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[That was the Riku she knew. Teasing her about her "relationship" with Sora as always. She wanted to tell him that he was wrong but then she remembered that he didn't recall what he had said to her...and she to him...
even if her heart was on the mend, well...it was best to say it. Especially when someone like Riku says that they have catching up to do...] I said it then, and I'll say it again to you ( ... )
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But that confession--yes, definitely grateful for the longer bangs because whether the him now admitted his crush on her or not, hearing those four words preceeded by, "No matter what happens," meant more than he could ever say. Even more so that she... felt the same way about the both of them.
Well, that just made the old rivalries between him and Sora for Kairi's attention seem petty. He's silent for a moment, letting that all process as she speaks then hugs him around the neck. No matter ( ... )
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But then...wait. It wasn't just...something clicks; a memory flickering in her mind. Black coats...wait a minute. She lifts her face from the coat, forehead still flush against it. Her voice is softer, as she tries to get her mind to focus on their names] I...I know Axel is here. I've seen him. I've seen...Demyx...but...who else arrived? You can tell me. I've been here long enough to ( ... )
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[He's inwardly laughing at himself and his own foolishness, but those names mentioned bring out his old confusion. ...Demyx had treated him like a friend, and that in itself was weird.] Out of the Organization... there's also Zexion and Xemnas, and someone named Larxene has been here a while, I think. [-but that wasn't all. It takes him a while, especially with what Kairi just said. Those two names didn't ring any bells at all. Her pain, though... well, it earned a slight squeeze before he turned his head away from her.]... You won't be alone, ( ... )
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Xemnas. She remembered seeing him. And not too long after that she arrived here. The other two names she wasn't familiar with...but she nods into his coat again.] ...I know. You'll be here. We'll...protect each other. And anyone who needs it. Them first though. [She wants others to be safe too--what kind of person would she be if she cared for herself first?
Yes, Riku. She has a Keyblade. She can summon it if you want...she thinks. Unless you...wait. No. She smiles and shakes her wrist gently, the--technically three since she hooked the Destiny's Embraces' keyblade charm to her own wayfinder--two charms jingling gently.] Some...time.
[...The heartless. No. She gives him another instinctive squeeze before letting go and pulling away from him, not breaking from the hug but enough to straighten up and look him ( ... )
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