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[brighthearted]

[ Here is a young woman walking slowly through the streets of Asgard, noticeably new if only by the concerned look on her face as she glances about, her surroundings obviously unfamiliar to her. But perhaps of greater interest is the armor she wears, though her helmet is off and tucked under one arm, her strange key-shaped sword clutched in her other hand.

She's got a lot on her mind. The first thing she'd noticed is that her armor wasn't responding to her, only to lead very quickly to the realization that her Keyblade was ... inert. It felt dead in her hands, like all the light and all the power had gone out of it.

And as she walks, she notices other senses deadened, too. She cannot feel the Light or the Darkness. The only magic she's been able to produce has been a bit of ice - none of her normal spells, and nothing of her own personal magic, either.

When she finally stops, she stands before the Welcome Hall of Odin, staring up at it with more than a little uncertainty. She shifts her Keyblade into the hand also gripping her helmet, and presses her free hand to her mouth. ]

Restoring this world... and the one from whence I came.

Something about this is not right.

[ With a final sigh, Aqua lowers her arm and moves towards the door of Odin house, letting herself in to find "her" lodgings and perhaps come across anyone who might be able to explain things to her.

When she later does make it to her room, she will use her bracelet to make a video post to the network -- by now, she has managed to take off all of her armor and store it and her Keyblade out of sight, leaving her dressed in her normal clothes. ]

I've been told I can use this bracelet to communicate with all the other travelers in this place. My name is Aqua, and I'll be staying in Odin. Please, if anyone could help me, I'm looking for my friends. Their names are Terra and Ven. It's really important that I find them, so if you've heard anything at all, I'd really appreciate hearing it.

[ A beat, before she continues. ] Is ... it true that each person here is from a different world?

[ She remembers her charge: "do not tell anyone there are other worlds." But it was one of the very first things mentioned in the welcome letter she was given. Perhaps she can find out more about this strange place, what could very well be a nexus of all worlds -- the first thing of its kind that she's ever heard of.

How very strange indeed. ]

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[anonymous text]

[showmeanguish]

[Huh... well if it isn't you, again. Vanitas should've expected there'd be more, after running into Roxas not so long ago. And while that had been all entertaining and fun, he knew to tread slightly more carefully where Aqua was concerned.

So after a moment he fiddles with his bracelet and manages to switch it's text setting.]

I know someone named Ventus.

[text]

[brighthearted]

[ ... well, this is strange. Aqua feels a measure of uncertainty at the anonymity of this message, but she'll go with it, for now. She does not turn her video off, but she responds in text in kind. ]

You do? Please, can you tell me where he is?

[video]

[soldieringlife]

[Having been helped by others himself, not long before, Zack (now washed and rested) is ready to help someone else.] Hi, Aqua, I'm Zack.

I just got here myself, so I can't help you with finding your friends, but I hope you do find them. There's a list of everybody here. You can get that on the bracelet, too.

There are people from a lot of different worlds. But sometimes a few show up from the same one. [Though they don't always remember the things they should.]

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[brighthearted]

[ STARES ... FOR ... A FEW SECONDS ... ]

[video]

[brighthearted]

Zack? But that can't be! Who are you, really?

[ He doe look just like him. But he's so much older. Is this a trick? A trap, of some sort? ]

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[histories]

[well, that's an interesting series of names; water, earth, and... she's assuming 'Ven' is short for Ventus, which is also latin for wind.]

[but in any case, that doesn't really matter right now] Welcome, Aqua.

I'm afraid I haven't heard of those names prior to your arrival, but I'll keep an ear out for them.

[brighthearted]

Oh, thank you so much. Might I ask your name?

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[darkbreak]

[First Roxas, then Aqua. These Gods really know how to throw a guy off his game by yo-yo-ing people back and forth from this world.

There's things he'd like to ask, if he could. They got off to a rather neutral start before, after he revealed himself to her. Maybe later he could ask things, about Terra, about the Keyblades and everything.

He'll just play it safe for now. Her shock last time was a big hint in how much she remembered and knew. Best not to scare her anymore than necessary.]

Ven's here. Terra was before, but he left somehow.

And what they say is true. Lots of people from lots of worlds.

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[brighthearted]

[ More text. Well, it can't be Vanitas twice, but she's still feeling cautious. ]

So he's gone? ... tell me, is it possible to leave this place freely? And do you know where Ven is?

I see. It's so strange. I spent so long thinking... well, it doesn't matter. Thank you for informing me.

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[selfestheim]

If your friends are here, their names'll be on your bracelet's contact list. Everyone who's been brought here is on it. They'll probably respond once they see this message, too.

And... yeah—about the different worlds thing, I mean. There are groups of people who come from the same place, but beyond that, we're all from different ones.

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[brighthearted]

That's what I'm hoping. I'll have to keep the contact list in mind. I guess it must update automatically whenever someone new arrives?

[ A beat. ] Alright. It's just strange, hearing people talk about other worlds. I thought it was forbidden. There must be something very special about this place.

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[deadcenter]

Sure it's true, heard a lot of weird things from people of different worlds.

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[brighthearted]

Like what, if you don't mind me asking?

[Text - Filtered to Aqua]

[lethechained]

[So Aqua has returned. It's a relief, even if Naminé never really did get the chance to speak to her properly, last time, and of course the girl is quick to help.]

Ven is here.


And yes. It's true that we're from other worlds.

[Text - Filtered]

[brighthearted]

[ Well, this is a curious message. She considers it for a moment, noting the filter and wondering how she can do that herself, before she types out her reply. ]

So I've been told. I'll have to head over to Heimdall soon.

Yes, I can see that, as strange as it is. I'm still not sure what to make of it. But thank you for telling me.

[Video]

[zimos]

[It might seem a bit peculiar that he sticks a microphone to his throat to speak. The autotune that follows is probably even weirder.]

That's right baby. Depending on how lucky you are, you might find some familiar motherfuckers.

[Video]

[brighthearted]

[ wow ok this man is pretty strange but that's no reason to be rude ]

Uh... well ... thank you, sir. That's what I'm hoping. I've been told one of my friends is here.

[video]

[starryguyed]

I'm sorry... I don't know either of those names, but I'll ask around.

[video]

[brighthearted]

Thank you so much for offering. But I've already found out one of my friends is here! Still, it's possible my other friend might still show up... so if you could keep an eye out for a man named Terra, I'd really appreciate it.

[video]

[penetrated]

Sorry, but I don't think I've met anyone with those names...

Though, I can confirm that I'm from a different world.

[video]

[brighthearted]

If you don't mind me asking, what's your world like?

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[patronizing]

Hmph, of course it’s true that we all come from somewhere different. Don’t act so surprised by this -- it’s not like it’s out of the ordinary. You get use to it after a while.

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[brighthearted]

[ ... well that's patronizing. But Aqua doesn't seem very bothered by it at all. ]

It's not really that I'm so surprised... well, not by the fact that it's true. Sorry, it's kind of a long story. But thank you anyway for the confirmation.

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[sicarius]

[Well hello there, Aqua. You are... definitely something Ezio has not seen before.]

Cerca, we are from different worlds, and different times as well. I believe the gods take an interest in just about anyone.

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[brighthearted]

[ ... what was that? "Cerca"? ]

Just about anyone... seems that way. I guess there's no pattern to the travelers they choose, then.

Sir, if you don't mind me asking... what does "cerca" mean?

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[fullofspirits]

It's true! [ pause. ] Well, that's what they told us, at least. I guess it must be true - I've got funny powers I didn't have back home, so it makes sense.

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[brighthearted]

Funny powers, huh? Would you mind telling me what those funny powers are?

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[waypastcool]

Sure is!

['sup, Aqua? Sonic vaguely remembers her from the last time she was around, so he looks pretty chill at the moment.]

You've got people from worlds where a way cool dude like me would totally stand out and folks from a world full of talking ponies... just to name a few examples.

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[brighthearted]

[ Smiles. A way cool dude, huh? ]

I don't think talking ponies sound that strange.

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[wingblades]

[This is a very dizzying spinning feed as one derp fumbles with his bracelet in his haste to respond to this.]

A-aqua?!

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[brighthearted]

Ven!

[ She looks - and sounds - so relieved. ]

Where are you? Are you alright?