010 ♞ Video

[darkbreak]

[The feed starts not with a face, but instead with a view from up above. It seems like someone's activated their bracelet by accident, and judging from the view it looks like the view from the very top of Heimdall's bank. A nice, beautiful aerial view of the city, showcasing some remaining snow on the roofs of some buildings.

At least it was beautiful until there was a jerk and a very loud sneeze.]

...Forgot how cold this place can get.

[Yup, that's Riku's voice, and when the video feed sweeps over to him, he looks a bit different. For starters, he's being a dumb island boy, dressed only in his vest. Checking in on the city and the damage that was still there was apparently more important than finding jacket.

And now, his hair's cut, bangs trimmed so that his eyes are now visible.]

You know, I thought this place was a dream or some vision before. Something that only happened to me. [He never mentioned it to Sora back home. Not if he wanted to be branded 'nuts' or have his friends fret over him.] I guess coming back here makes that theory useless. It's strange. [And not quite how the worlds work back home.]

Would anyone mind telling me what's been happening here. It's... been a while since I've been here.

...And anyone from our world-- ACHOO!

[He rubs a hand over the edge of his nose, sniffing and looking just a bit sheepish for all the sneezes. The islands don't get as cold as this place, and he's certainly not used to it.]

check in with me. [He needs to make sure all his ducks are in order here.]

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[lethechained]

[!!!!!]

[She's relieved, even if she's not certain she should be - at least he seems to be okay. He may be here again, and whether or not that's a positive development is debatable, but he's okay, and that's something. (Now, at least, he won't be separated from his friends in the part of their timelines they're actually in the city themselves.) But really, Riku, what's with that hairstyle--]

You might want to think about finding a jacket.

[That counts for roll call, right? She sounds a little amused.]

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[darkbreak]

I was a little preoccupied with more important matters.

[Like scaling buildings, apparently.

His smile diminishes a little bit. Knowing what was revealed to him now, its a little bittersweet to see her. Good, but it brings back memories of when DiZ was more of a dick, and the circumstances were different.]

...Its good to see you.

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[lethechained]

Of course. I'm sure you're very busy. [The tiniest of pauses.] That view seems nice.

[Part trolling, mostly sincere. She sobers soon enough, though, at that last bit. Still warmly, but more quietly so,]

It's good to see you, too, Riku.

[And that's true, even if she does have to wonder what he may have learned about her and more importantly Roxas' future. The question burns in her throat, but she holds it back. There will be time for that later. More pressingly, perhaps,]

How were things?

[She doesn't say the 'back home'. That question, at least, is broader, covers more of the other things she wants to know; how he was doing, how the others were, and the worlds-- everything, really, contained in three little words.]

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[trinitylimit]

[Well it is about time. Forgive Sora's outburst, he's been worried.]

It's about time! I sent you all those messages and you didn't say anything. I looked for you!

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[darkbreak]

[...He's kind of used to Sora's outbursts, but this even is a bit much. He stalls for a minute, glancing down to check the messages that he's talking about.

Guess this means that Sora didn't go home like he did to take the exam. Its pretty confusing.]

You know, most people start a conversation with 'hello' and stuff.

But... Sorry, Sora. I don't have control over something like going home.

[Voice]

[needsmoregreen]

Well...it depends on when you disappeared!

[Voice]

[darkbreak]

Well, the damage to the city looks about the same from what I remember, but it could have been caused by a second wave or battle.

...I'm not sure when, to be honest.

[Audio]

[occulthymns]

You... went home? [She sounds strangely quiet.]

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[darkbreak]

[He picks up on it, but won't comment.

Not just yet...]

Yeah, for a little while.

[voice]

[wingblades]

[.... duuuude. He can actually see your eyes now! Get down from there, it's fucking freezing.]

You need me to bring you a jacket up there?

And what was the last thing you remember back here before you got sent home? Welcome back, by the way.

[People leaving everywhere. At least Riku came back. Man, it's been a rollercoaster of emotions this week. He doesn't sound as cheerful as he usually does.]

[voice]

[darkbreak]

[No, this is my bank tower and you can't make me come down B(

It's a moment before he responds, like with Namine. He's fairly certain that it's either Roxas or Ventus, and talking to either of them may not be the best right now until he has more information, more of a plan on what to do in the future.

At least, that would be the case for back home, so while he's a little reluctant, it can't hurt to be friendly here.]

...Nah, I going down.

It was a few days after the battle. [A beat. He needs a bit more of a substantial event considering this city's at war almost all the time now.] After one of the gods blew themselves up.

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[clocktowered]

...Welcome back, Riku.

[She had wondered where he'd gone to, but if he's back now--well, that's fine. This may or may not be a teeny bit amusing for her, either way.]

I think you might wanna find something warm to wear, first. [Then she'll try to explain, if nobody else has.]

video; gawd, it's so hard to allude to spoilers and not outright say them /)_(\

[darkbreak]

[It's probably going to be amusing for everyone he knows. Silly island boys and their silly coats.]

Kai... [It's almost an automatic response. She sounds like her, looks like her, but when he saw her it wasn't in Kairi's heart, but Sora's.

Remembering back to one of their earlier conversations, that would make sense. But for now, he'll leave a sensitive topic like that to the side. They can talk about things later.

Now what was her name again?]

...Xion.

Don't worry. I'm going down to get something.

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[5thchild]

[ aha, so people can go home. ]

Welcome back.

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[darkbreak]

[And then get sucked back in here. Such is the life of a god's plaything, Kaworu.]

Thanks. You're the angel guy, right? [Forgive him. His memory's a little fuzzy.]

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[nukeoleptic]

Go get a coat. You have to be freezing.

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[darkbreak]

Is everyone going to boss me around and not answer my question?

[HE'S GOING HE'S GOING. GAWD.]

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[biifurcatiion]

[OH hey, he recognizes that body. Because it temporarily belonged to Jade, just for a little while.]

Rockth fell, everyone died, a fantathtically awful time wath had by all.

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[darkbreak]

[Unfortunately, he doesn't quite super animated faces like Jade does. Too serious for that.]

...You should maybe try getting that looked at.

[He understood you, but dude, Asgard has to have a vocal coach somewhere.]

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[tenacityformed]

Well now, this is more like it.

[he'd wondered where you'd gone off to, Riku. It's also good to know that time doesn't seem to have any bearing on anything at all here. So much for trying to figure out anything with any kind of logical explanation.]

You might wanna consider finding a coat.

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[darkbreak]

[Logic is overrated in Asgard, apparently. Along with manners and polite things.]

More like it now that we're on the same page? [Same page, and now he can boss you around, Lea. AND GET YOUR NAME WRONG AND FEEL GUILTY FOR IT.]

Worried about my health now? [The feed's going to be jerky and he starts climbing down.]

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[wasthemaster]

Not sure if I should say "welcome back" or "sorry you're back."

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[darkbreak]

I'm not picky.

[Although given what they have to figure out at home and his duties, sorry is kind of appropriate.]

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[takebow]

...Bless you.

[so you're back ,huh.]

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[darkbreak]

Thanks, Yukari.

[Sheepish smile. Sneezing on camera is so embarrassing.]

How are you doing?