09. video; And a moment of silence.

[xlillackeykitty]

[ This video finds him on the couch, staring at the ground. Somehow, there's something amiss. He's not his usual ball of sunshine nor is any of that positivity he has present. With a sigh, he shakes his head, reaching for the SFC. ]

Now I've really gotta get out here.

[ He pauses, hesitating somewhat before picking up the SFC. ]At least she's

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video; I come to reply...and Passion plays. *sobs*

[limitless_land]

[ Riku stares at the video, paused on the face just for a moment, before he even goes to reply. So many people leaving, lately... ]

...Would you like some company, Luka?

video; timing, whatisthis? D:

[xlillackeykitty]

[ He looks up, a little surprised to see Riku but this surprise is only evident for a brief moment in his eyes. ]

Oh. Hey, Riku.

[ With a sigh, he pulls himself off the couch and heads to the kitchen, pausing at the sink a moment before reaching for a mug and a pot boiling on the stove. ]

I guess some company wouldn't be so bad. I'll boil you up some coffee when you get here?

video; it's their loved ones being taken away... D:

[limitless_land]

[ He offers a faint, sympathetic smile. ]

Only if it's not too much trouble. Though, I've never been to your place. Mind telling me where...?

[ Because it would be rude to just follow presences, at least in his opinion. ]

video; D: They can angst together.

[xlillackeykitty]

[ He's pouring himself some coffee, reaching for another mug from the dishwasher. ]

No problem at all. And my place is...

[ At this, he frowns slightly. Should he move out? This place was now way too big for him alone... but what if she came back? ]

...Ordo 6.

[libraria]

[ Oh... Nodoka replies and she looks sympathetic and a little hurt; she knows the feeling. ]

Luka-san... I'm so sorry. Is there anything I can do?

[xlillackeykitty]

Don't worry about it, Nodoka. People come and go here, right?

[ And he tries to smile but that smile is bittersweet. Trying to put on a brave face for you, Nodoka, so you won't worry. ]

Guess it's for the best. At least she's home, right?

[libraria]

That doesn't make it any easier for you, Luka-san.

[ She sees through that! She frowns a little. ]

Are you sure there's nothing...?

[xlillackeykitty]

Yeah... I'll be fine. It's just... bad timing, I guess. Just when I thought things couldn't get any better.

[ And that's a small smile on his face, kind of sad and regretful but it's still a smile. ]

[video]

[prominence_glow]

[Lea thinks long and hard what to say before he turns on his SFC to reply.]

If she went back- [And he doesn't know who 'she' is, but that's not important.][And then he raises a pen and gives his best 'cheer up' smile.]

What's your favorite kind of food? [It's the only gift he knows how to give, especially to people he doesn't know completely.]

[video]

[xlillackeykitty]

[ Aw Lea... that's sweet, it really is. Already, the gesture's making him feel way better. Luka manages a small smile back at the SFC. ]

I'm kind of partial to the cafe's apple cake, just so you know...

[video] dgasgsadga I just noticed the post deleted half of the comment orz

[prominence_glow]

Stolen! I mean, uh, done, heh.

[COUGHCOUGH YOU HEARD NOTHING]

Not that you can really steal much in a place where it's all for free, I guess.

video; I SAW NOTHING! AND I'M SO LATE!

[xlillackeykitty]

Uh... right...

[ But there's a tiny smile on his face, Lea. Your thoughtfulness cheered him right up. ]

Just... don't get into any trouble, you hear me?

[pristinestar]

[everyone's losing someone important... again. how many times must Vatheon rub unto people's faces?]

... I'm sorry.

[xlillackeykitty]

At least she's safe now... I guess it's better that way, rather than her being stuck here.

[pristinestar]

Yeah...

[it's funny on how everyone would say that to themselves when they lose someone they care for... when they go home, that is. but in the end... it still hurts. Red knew that all too well.]

I'm still sorry, though. Is there anything I can do for you, Mister Luka? ... Even if we just go out for a bit.

[xlillackeykitty]

I'm okay... It makes me feel better knowing she's in a safer place. At least back home is much safer than being here.

[Video]

[lockandkeyblade]

Hey Luka? Come downstairs! I'm at the door already.

Video; -> action?

[xlillackeykitty]

[ Whoa. Totally not expecting you, lil bro. ]

Sora?

Yeah, I'll be right there.

[ And a few seconds later, he'd open the door for you. ]

Video; -> action?

[lockandkeyblade]

[When Luca opens the door, he'll find Sora standing there apparently with a bag of groceries.]

Sorry, Luka. I came as soon as I realized she wasn't on the list.

action;

[xlillackeykitty]

[ He seems a little stunned by the groceries in his arms but he steps aside to let his little buddy through. Seeing the gesture makes him smile though despite himself. ]

Yeah. That I didn't see coming. So what brings you here with all this... stuff?