Day 1 | Video

[vacationisalie.livejournal.com]

[The video isn't so much as purposefully turned on, as Roxas' bracelet is forcefully whacked against something-- namely, his bedside table. Aside from the loud clang; the first minute of the video is simply some dumb blond sitting upright in bed, fully clothed and breathing heavily.]

[He almost looks scared; but it's...difficult to say.]

They just won't quit.

[It's a few moments before Roxas actually takes note of his bracelet; then it's time to fiddle, grimacing at the jewelry gone horrifically wrong before finally managing to turn it off.]

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[defiedhisfate.livejournal.com]

[Cocking a brow.]

What won't quit? Are...you okay?

[vacationisalie.livejournal.com]

[Oh, well look who decided to act slightly less angry at the world-- for two point five seconds.]

M'fine. [A mumble.] Weird dream, that's all.

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[hitouch.livejournal.com]

Was it a nightmare?

[vacationisalie.livejournal.com]

Kind of-- not really.

Just confusing.

[hitouch.livejournal.com]

I see... If you eat a snack too soon before bed, you'll get weird dreams.

What was it about?

[vacationisalie.livejournal.com]

I'll keep that in mind, thanks.

[He shifts a little at the question, not quite looking at the screen when he answers.]

Just the same stuff they're always about. I'm Roxas; and you're..?

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[sostaygold.livejournal.com]

[Oh jeez, that made him jump and smack his bracelet against the wall, so -- yep, you get a very loud concussion on top of a really unsteady screen for a sec there.]

[...]

[He's not sure if he should say anything at all at this point, but if he's transmitted anything (he's not entirely sure, he really sucks with this bracelet), then he shouldn't just leave it at that.]

... I'm sorry for the disturbance -- is everything all right?

[defiedhisfate.livejournal.com]

Must've been one weird dream...

[Skeptical lion is skeptical.]

Are you sure you're okay? You look like you've seen a ghost...

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[vacationisalie.livejournal.com]

[BANG! One loud noise, and Roxas is on the floor.]

No! Everything's fine-- sort of-- just--

This thing has a mind of it's own.

[hitouch.livejournal.com]

Oh, sorry! I didn't mean to pry into your dreams. But, um, I'm Yayoi! I hope you can beat your dreams, Roxas-san! I hear thinking positively can help with dreams, too. So maybe, if you just imagine fighting off the dream as hard as you can every night before you fall asleep, they'll stop coming to you!

[vacationisalie.livejournal.com]

[He's got to laugh at that.]

Guess that's one way to put it.

[It's sort of weird and probably really stupid, but Kovu's likely the person he's talked to most since getting here. The other's been...more than vocal about his problems, but still--]

Think you can keep something to yourself?

[They could, maybe, possibly be on the way to becoming friends. A tiny bit.]

[vacationisalie.livejournal.com]

You know, Yayoi, that's a pretty good idea. [He's been fighting the entirety of the last week; one more fight won't hurt him. The advice even gains a smile, at least briefly.]

Maybe I'm prying but-- what do you dream about?

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[sostaygold.livejournal.com]

[Ack, he didn't mean to startle the poor guy that much -- the view from Allen's end swings off to the window and then slides a bit, settling on some nondescript furniture.

You can still hear him, though, and he sounds both unhappy and concerned.]

I really apologize, I seem to have made things worse anyway.

--And you are right. [A sigh.] I'm still having trouble make it work.

[defiedhisfate.livejournal.com]

[Oh. Awesome. They're going to talk about feelings now.]

[Shrugging.]

Yea, I guess so.

[Because this guy is totally the best at keeping secrets, okay?]

[vacationisalie.livejournal.com]

[Shut up. It's Roxas' time to bitch like a woman you've had your turn.]

I keep having dreams about the same person. I've been having them for weeks. It's like dreaming out his entire life- his friends, his family. Weird stuff started happening at home, right when they started getting worse.

[A small pause.]

Ever since I got here, I've been seeing his friends everywhere. They're real.

And the dreams haven't stopped.

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[vacationisalie.livejournal.com]

[He didn't mean to freak anyone out, so Roxas is attempting to put his best face on. It comes out neutral at best, but his tone is lighter, at least.]

You startled me, that's all. No damage; not really.

[His gaze rests on the camera, but unfocused. Rather than looking at the furniture, he's looking at the bracelet itself, frowning.]

I'm still having trouble too. I've never been good with computers.

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[sostaygold.livejournal.com]

[Allen's pulled the same face himself enough times to know it for what it is -- but he also won't pry.]

I'm glad.

[Pause.]

What... is a 'computer'?

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[vacationisalie.livejournal.com]

--Uh.

I guess a computer's like these bracelets; but bigger. There's way more buttons, anyway.

[World's that didn't have computers... he'd probably do pretty well there.]

This place must be a little different than your own, huh?

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[sostaygold.livejournal.com]

... I think that if there were any more buttons, I wouldn't even be able to accidentally make anything work.

[He's been getting by so far mostly on the default settings and hitting the same buttons and hoping they do what they did before...]

Everything is a mystery here, to be honest. The gods are unknown; the tools did not exist in my world; I am also a little afraid to touch anything in the kitchen in case it will burn or explode. Everyone speaks of things no one else knows. [He gives a small laugh.] I'm still not sure where I've landed.

[defiedhisfate.livejournal.com]

That is weird...

[Beyond weird...There's no way something like that could just be a coincidence...]

Well...what about the guy? The guy you've been dreaming about, I mean. Have you seen him around?

video; gonna be slow cuz of finals ;;

[brightcrest.livejournal.com]

[Woah. Wait. What. Aren't you... But she just saw Ven and-- What.

No, she's speechless for a bit, but then she finally tries to compose herself enough to speak up.]

Who won't quit?

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[langleysoryu.livejournal.com]

What's wrong with you?

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[8rutal.livejournal.com]

[ Wow. He and that other kid really are EXACTLY IDENTICAL. It is almost a little freaky! She's watching this with an expression that is simultaneously amused and bored. What the hell is he doing. ]

Problem?

[vacationisalie.livejournal.com]

[Someone finally agrees with him. Perhaps he isn't going as insane as he thought he was! doubt it but it was worth a shot]

Not exactly...just a guy who looks exactly like him. We got into a fight.

He called me Ventus, so maybe there's someone here who looks exactly like me, too.

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[vacationisalie.livejournal.com]

I'd figure it out eventually. [After attempting to smash it a few times, possibly. If it didn't actually break.]

I don't know the gods here either; but nothing in the kitchen's going to explode on you. [Roxas gives an amused smile at the idea, propping his chin on his free hand.] Which house are you in? If you want, I can take you through some of the basics.