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[savagepoise]

[The feed clicks on, showing Saix's face, calm and nearly expressionless, gazing into the PCD. His brow furrows for a moment before smoothing out.]

Ah, I see. A communication device - how unexpectedly convenient, if somewhat suspicious.

[He moves back, centering himself in the camera's view.]There is little need for me to ask what the name of

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[doestheickyjobs]

[He hesitates for a long moment when he sees that face. Avoid? Pretend he's not here after all? It might buy him --

Well. It's Saïx. A few hours maximum, and that's if Demyx and Zexion don't spill the beans. Avoiding him is pointless. Talking to him? Not Axel's favorite thing to do, but at least it'll give him a chance to figure out what Saïx remembers. He's going to need to know.

His voice is casual and sarcastic when he finally flicks the PCD to recording mode. Audio only; it's less effort to keep his voice calm than his face.]

Bad news. None of us are getting out anytime soon.

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[savagepoise]

[...Axel.

Not who he expected to hear, to say the least, and he doesn't respond until he's figured out how to switch the PCD to audio-only mode. He's not going to give Axel any advantage here.

His voice is, of course, calm and collected, though his thoughts are a bit more scattered.]

What are you doing here?

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[doestheickyjobs]

[Saïx is using audio too? Isn't that interesting. Axel gives one dry heh, almost a laugh, but not really.]

Me? Oh, you know. Sleeping in! Enjoying my vacation.

We don't get much choice about arriving either.

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[savagepoise]

[There is, naturally, no responding laugh from Saïx.]

Apparently not. I certainly was given no choice. Where is this place?

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[savagepoise]

Do you mean that you're all stuck here as well? How inconvenient.

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[savagepoise]

It was one of the possible outcomes I'd considered, so it doesn't come as a complete surprise. If no one knows how to leave, I'll have to find it myself.

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[reflectivedawn]

[You know, there are times in everyone's life where they have to wonder if whoever is watching over them? Hated them.

This was one of those times in Riku's life.]

Hate to break it to you, but no one really cares about what you desire.

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[savagepoise]

[Hm. Someone else he recognizes. Another person who could be potentially useful - although since it's Riku, he doubts that.]

Perhaps you don't, but somehow I doubt you speak for everybody here.

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[reflectivedawn]

[More like he refuses to potentially be anything for you, Saix.]

Considering we're all equally stuck here? I just might.

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[savagepoise]

[Any plan of Saïx's is still in the very beginning stages, so Riku is probably safe for now.]

How long have you been stuck here, Keyblade bearer?

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[cantevenfight]

[The audio starts with the muffled noises of the PCD being passed gently back and forth between gloved hands. The action has a considerable amount of anxiety behind it. Anxiety created by the question: How does one deal with Saïx and would pretending he is not there be worth it?

Both questions are evidently answered a few moments later when Demyx breaks his silence suddenly. The tone he uses sounds forced and louder than what could be expected.]

I can't say that I ever expected to see you here!

[A pause; A weighing of options before Demyx starts up again.]

You know that if you want information from people being a little nicer might help your cause? ...Just saying!

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[savagepoise]

Demyx.

[That might be the faintest trace of surprise in his tone before he gets control of himself.

...and he's going to ignore everything else you said.]

What do you know about this place?

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[cantevenfight]

[If Demyx noticed that he certainly isn't acting like it. He however sounds really put off by Saïx ignoring what he said so readily.]

Well Uh... I'm totally not the right guy to ask about this. I kind of got here recently myself!

[But Demyx must have silently figured he should at least try to be helpful because he goes into an explanation shortly after.]

I've been told pretty much everyone here isn't really here by choice. So I don't really think anyone can tell you how to get out! If you ask me? This place is a total dump, and if people could leave they would!

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[savagepoise]

Hmm. Besides you and Axel, are there any more of us here?

[Stuck here. That's not exactly great news, but then - what would he be doing if he weren't here? Considering the last thing Saïx remembers is being beaten by Sora, probably nothing.]

However, you are correct, this place is a dump. How does anyone live here?

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[demnargles]

I suppose you'd have to strike up a deal with the Animus.

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[savagepoise]

What are the Animus?

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[demnargles]

A collective of an undetermined amount of rather powerful spirits.

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[savagepoise]

And they are in charge here?