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✎ 1st Entry - Text & Anonymous (forward dated to April, 13th)

A gray city, by itself almost void of color and life.

A group of gods that calls people from other worlds to restore it, regardless of time, space or fate.

This place is indeed an anomaly, a paradox that should not possibly exist like this - and yet we can't deny that it does.

Still, I cannot help but wonder about the wisdom of bringing me into a world that someone like me should not enter. What purpose could I serve to the grand scheme when I can no longer fulfill the tasks that were entrusted to me?

But regardless of the wishes of higher beings, of questionable motivations or possible consequences, of paradoxes and things that were not meant, the most important question still remains: What can be done to mend this world's pain?

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[Okay. So... not a book.

But the Organization coat isn't much of an improvement. It only sets his confusion and disbelief into wariness and aggravation.

Still, if he houses some memories, maybe that means he takes their form. He's definitely not the replica; he wouldn't be caught dead wearing the coat. But he's something else. Something different.

...A different Riku and a different Sora... Was this what other anon meant?]

That's fine. You either look like me, or Sora, I'm guessing.

[The Journal is... maybe almost relieved by this. He had worried about how his appearance might be perceived in the real world, especially by his Original - he is aware of the confusion it might cause. However, the real Riku guessing it already makes things a bit easier. Hopefully. He supposes he owes ??? in that regard.

The next video shows him removing the hood. The Original has earned that small truth after all.]

I should have guessed that you would figure it out.

[Again, it's another few minutes before Riku turns on his own video feed. He wants to be composed, to not look so unnerved and angry by this. He needs information. He doesn't need to make a scene, regardless of the filtered feed.

He nods ince when the feed is on. It's been a very long time since he's seen someone wandering around with his own face and voice.]

Call it a lucky guess. And I got a little heads up too.

So, I suppose it's useless to ask questions if you're unwilling to reveal yourself. [Not that he is angry about it or blames the Journal. He'd do the same thing in his stead.]

[The Journal wouldn't blame him for being angry - he certainly has a right to be. His existence in this realm hasn't been meant, definitely not as 'Riku' and maybe not even as the Journal.

He nods back.]

So I've heard.

[There is maybe a flicker of hesitance on his face. The Original's reactions have been favorable to him so far, but he doesn't want to press his luck too much.]

I thought you might prefer me being cautious in regards of revealing myself.

[Considering his appearance.]

It is not that I don't want to answer or that I don't hold some answers for you and Sora- or at least I hope I do. But there are many things I certainly don't know and some things I simply cannot reveal at this time.

There is also the issue of security of this network. As you pointed out yourself, it is unwise to trust 'them'.

[And while he supposes that the gods, being well... gods, could very well be listening in at any time - regardless of whether the conversation is over the Network or face to face - revealing his secrets over a connection that he cannot control or protect himself seems a little too risky for his tastes.]

[Well, then. That earns his datacopy a little smile, grateful at his considerations. He's definitely different from the replica, who Riku would have guessed would have just barged in guns blazing. To have someone being careful, albeit sneaky, is certainly appreciated.]

You thought right. I do appreciate it. Thanks. [Although seeing how it put some of the others on edge, he doesn't quite appreciate the effect it has, but that's out of the Journal's control and Riku's well aware of that.]

Fair enough. Waiting for the right time seems to be a bit of a theme here. [With Roxas. With Data Roxas. It almost makes him a little tired of trying to keep things straight forward and on top of things.

He swallows. This might be a bit of a gamble to ask but, he needs to know.] ...Would you rather we meet in person then?

[Despite the discomfort and suspicions it might have caused, this approach seemed the most promising in regards of the outcome and considering that he and the Original are now on speaking terms the Journal considers himself somewhat validated in that assessment.

He hesitates, maybe just a second at Riku's question, while he had certainly planned to propose this... he hadn't quite expected that Riku to beat him to the punch. So far, everything is going far better than he had feared it might and... that's a nice surprise, really.]

Yes. ...I'd like that.

[Another simple nod. So far, so good on all accounts. Of course, things might be different when they do meet. It could be so kind of trap, so Riku will most likely take his Keyblade with him, just in case.]

Good. What house did they place you in?

[Another moment of hesitation.]

...Heimdall. Room ###.

[...Whhhhhhyyy? It could mean nothing at all, but Riku just feels it hits too close to home for him here. It's better than being in Hel where he probably belongs, but... knowing what Heimdall meant, what did this version of him go through?]

I can meet you there then.

[Well...]

Thank you. I'll be waiting.

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