IV - video post - For the sake of posterity

[get_ur_zexy_on]

[There is white noise and static as the L337 Pod's video feature is activated, displaying a white screen followed by a blurry image of what appears to be an ordinary room. The camera swivels and the image is adjusted until it is focused on a young boy around nine years old with dark hair covering the right side of his face. He looks quite serious

Comments

[elegant_soldier]

Are you a writer? I'm not a writer. I'm an artist. I play the violin. At least writing's better than something as juvenile as fighting or martial arts like some of the other children.

What are you collecting data about?

[get_ur_zexy_on]

[He's very matter-of-fact.]

I'm a scientist.

Really? You play the violin? I enjoy classical music quite a bit, from what I've heard of it. I also enjoy reading.

I'm making observations and collecting data about this place and the people who have been brought here. Obviously something strange is going on, and I intend to document it for future analysis.

[elegant_soldier]

Are you a grownup or something? You sound like a grownup.

[get_ur_zexy_on]

No, I'm not a "grown-up," though I have been tutored in several subjects by the top scientific minds in the kingdom. I hope one day to become worthy of studying with Lord Ansem. He's responsible for all our advances in science and medicine.

What do you hope to do?

[radientgarden]

o-o

Zexy? You're going to write a book? that's awesome--

Wait...what's Radiant Garden?

[get_ur_zexy_on]

Hello, Kairi. Yes, I'm going to write a book, if I can collect enough data. Thank you.

Are you doing well? Or have you learned anything about where we are?

Radiant Garden is where I live. Or lived, I suppose. Our ruler is the wisest sage in all the kingdoms. Once I publish my notes he'll be certain to notice my achievements.

[radientgarden]

Do you need help? I used to help out the Mayor at his house before...

I'm okay...I'm waiting for Riku to come but...there's a strange boy here!

Oh really? Was it nice? Was it pretty? It sounds like it was pretty.

[get_ur_zexy_on]

Well, I might be able to use some assistance, as long as you promise not to get into trouble.

You're in a strange place, as well, then? Are you safe? And why isn't Riku there already?

It was - is - very beautiful, yes. There is hardly any crime or poverty, and everyone is quite happy to live in such a kingdom. I'm sure you would like it.

[shutupandduelme]

Radient Garden? No way, we're in a part of Domino City.

[get_ur_zexy_on]

[Zexion rolls his eyes and sighs.]Well, obviously we're not in Radiant Garden. I just said that.

Domino City? Where is that?

[shutupandduelme]

I've never even heard of a place called Radiant Garden. It sounds like a level name in a video game, or some rich neighborhood.

It's...it's here, I thought. I..don't remember ever being here before, but it could easily be a different part of the city.

[get_ur_zexy_on]

Radiant Garden happens to be one of the most prosperous and peaceful kingdoms in the world, thanks to Ansem the Wise. And 'Domino City' is an absurd name. Who would name a place after a childrens game?

Is your city really so big that you can't tell whether or not this is it?

[existanceindark]

You're going to write a book, Zexion?

[get_ur_zexy_on]

[Zexion takes on a self-important air when talking about his scientific endeavors.]

Actually, it would most likely be a collection of my notes and observations for the benefit of the scientific community back home.

How are you, Roxas?