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[ 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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Because even if he comes back here, he probably wouldn't know. Time works a little differently here. Flows differently compared to back home, and people can be brought in from the past, present or future for some. You could be here months and he wouldn't have noticed.

[He sees that expression change and it sets him on edge. He doesn't want to keep secrets, even if it's just his identity and age, but delaying a proper introduction was a better idea than overloading her with surprises.

Has he been found out already?]

Something wrong?

The flow of time... this isn't the first I've heard about time working differently here, but it doesn't get any less strange. I just hope he'll be alright on his own.

[ Terra... you stay strong for me.

She considers that last line in silence for a moment, then her eyes flick to the video screen, and she smiles a little, sheepish. But in response, she continues to type. ]

I forgot I left this on. No, nothing's wrong. It's just your name. I met a boy with that same name just a little while ago.

No. It doesn't make it any less weird. Or awkward. I'm sure he'll be okay on his own. He seemed pretty strong. [At least, he did from what little time they spent together.

Off camera, he's humming to himself, unsure. She's... almost found out. It wouldn't be right to really keep her in the dark when she's close to figuring it out herself.]

That isn't a coincidence, actually.

[And up goes his video feed.]

[ As soon as he turns the video on, she forgets pretty much everything she was going to say in reply to that.

He's so much older... but it's really his eyes that give it away.

He has the same sincere eyes. ]

... Riku? Is it ... really you?

[The way she watches him, makes him anxious. He ducks his head a little, hiding his eyes behind his bangs more.]

Yeah. Older than you remember, I know. But... it's me.

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[ For a moment she's lost for words, and she presses a hand to her mouth.

Just like Zack... only he seems to remember her. Why? He was just a boy. Is his memory that sharp?

I wouldn't wish our lives on those children.

... she has so many questions. But when she lowers her hand, her look stops being so stunned and becomes a little more kind. ]

Hi, Riku. You okay?

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[He smiles. There's just something in her voice that brings it out. Like she's regarding him as an old friend or something.]

Hey. I'm doing fine. What about you?

Confused! [ She laughs, the sound of it good-natured. ] But that's alright. It sounds like we have plenty of time to talk. What house are you in?

I'm in Heimdall. You're Odin, right?

That's kind of a normal thing when you arrive here. I wasn't trying to hide from you, but... I didn't want to overload you with surprises in the first day.

Yes, that's right. I've only just gotten settled in here. Though if Ven doesn't contact me soon, I might be coming to you!

[ She smiles, warm. ] Anyway, you don't need to worry about me. I can take it. I like to think I'm made of tough stuff.

That's fine. I've been here a while so... feel free to ask if you need something.

I don't doubt you. You probably are.

I guess there is one thing. You haven't seen any strange monsters here, have you? [ She doesn't yet know that Vanitas is the one who produces the Unversed, so she feels a need to make sure this world is safe from them.

His statement of faith gets a small smile, but nothing more. She's too modest to really say anything to that, so she only nods, firm. ]

[He doesn't bother asking for more details, just assues she's talking about Heartless.

His expression does shift, if only for a second before turning normal. Thinking about the Heartless just reminds him again about how he doesn't have his Keyblade here.]

Nope. No strange creatures around here.

[ Still, she catches it, and wonders. He wouldn't lie to her, she can tell, even if she can no longer sense light or darkness - but something produced that brief, fleeting look. What could it be? ]

Alright. That's a relief. It sounds like there's enough going on without worrying about Unversed, too.

[Wait, wait. Back up here.]

...Unversed?

Yes. The Master described them as fledgling emotions that have taken monster form. You mean you've never seen them?

[The confusion on his face is from more than just the Unversed. Riku gets now that she's a matched pair with Terra and the others, therefore, knows all about the Keyblades. But Masters?

There were Masters that could train you?]

No. Never.

[ She pauses a moment, to think. ]

I want to say that's a good thing. But it's strange... nearly every world I visited was just infested with them.

[ Another pause. The logical next question is to ask if he's ever been off Destiny Islands - because if he hadn't, that might explain it. That place seemed free of their corrupting influence.

But she has no idea what may have happened to him between then and now, and it might be a conversation best saved for when they can meet in person. So instead she says nothing further, just thinking quietly to herself. ]

[He hums for a moment, looking away and thinking. Other than being immature emotions, they sounded rather similar to Heartless.

Is it worth it to ask? He knows a lot about the Heartless and how their formed. Could the two be related?]

They sound a bit like something I know. Similar at least.

[He frowns, but there's something awkward in it.]

Have you heard of Heartless before?

Heartless? No, I can't say I have. What are they?

Something similar to your Unversed. They were everywhere.

[It dawns on him a little that this probably isn't the best avenue. They don't have their powers here, but that doesn't mean what they say about their universe isn't important.]

...It's probably something better left to be told face to face. [He pauses, feeling awkward and remembering how she was looking at him when he turned his feed on. Meeting her in person might make him a little self-conscious, but...]

Do you want to meet up somewhere? To talk?

... I'm glad you asked. Yes, that sounds like a good idea. Perhaps I can come meet you in Heimdall?

Sure. I'll just be in the Welcome Hall lobby. It's easy to find.

Alright. I'll be there soon.

[ She fiddles with the bracelet for a moment, rising from her seat, and the feed cuts. Now to find her way there. ]

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