♔ day 1 ♔

[binarysky]

[There’s a long pause and some hesitant breathing before a teenage boy speaks. Maybe he’s too confused to speak at first. Maybe he knows he’s not supposed to interact with people in other worlds. Maybe he’s just really shy.]

I’m not supposed to be here. I have to get back or I’m going to be in trouble. I’m probably going to be in trouble anyway.

Can someone tell me what this wo—what this place is called? ...please.

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[letxequalnull.livejournal.com]

It is usually referred to as simply 'The City'.

[binarysky.livejournal.com]

[Buh what.]

Xemnas?!

[letxequalnull.livejournal.com]

Yes, XIII, it is I.

[binarysky.livejournal.com]

Am I late getting back? I didn't mean to be. Don't even know how I got here. The corridor wasn't supposed to go to wherever this is.

[letxequalnull.livejournal.com]

For the time being, whether you are late or not is immaterial. However, despite the location, I believe you still owe a report on your latest mission - you may turn that in on paper should you prefer.

[binarysky.livejournal.com]

Oh, right! Okay...um...I don't have any paper. Can I just RTC now?

[letxequalnull.livejournal.com]

There is no castle here. You could not RTC even if you wished it.

[binarysky.livejournal.com]

Why not? This is really confusing.

[letxequalnull.livejournal.com]

What is your current location?

[binarysky.livejournal.com]

There's this fountain. And some people nearby, but I'm trying to stay out of sight.

[letxequalnull.livejournal.com]

I shall be there shortly.

[binarysky.livejournal.com]

Okay. I'll stay here.

[And he will, looking uncertain but more or less stealthy, that good Organization kicking in.]

1/IDFK GOD MY NET SUCKS I'M SORRY /tries not to disappear

[faroffdream.livejournal.com]

[faroffdream.livejournal.com]

Hey I know that voice.

[ DUH SORA DUH ....sob ]

[faroffdream.livejournal.com]

Roxas?

[ he is like rubbing his eyes....and ears and re-checking the network to make sure he isn't you know IMAGINING things or something ...CAUSE LAST TIME HE CHECKED......you were some blue glowing other-him 8C ]

[faroffdream.livejournal.com]

[ and now that he's sure, because obviously for confirmation all you need is to blink really hard and make sure you're looking at the same thing.......look don't question him...

...he is about to just say his name again when he uh, actually listens and oops wait a minute what IS Roxas talking about....Sora blinks...not that anyone saw that. ]

Wait. In trouble? What are you talking about?

SECOND TO LAST

[faroffdream.livejournal.com]

Roxas? What...

He must be from before. I guess.

➥audio➥➥

[faroffdream.livejournal.com]

Hey, are you still there?

[ ....because he realizes he just took a long time to say hello and didn't even REALLY say hello....and....he doesn't notice the thread above yet.... YET. ]

[action]

[letxequalnull.livejournal.com]

[He needn't wait too long - after a moment or three a portal opens up nearby, and Xemnas steps on out.]

XIII.

1/2

[binarysky.livejournal.com]

[He starts to say something, and then woah. Just a tiny bit dizzy. That was funky.]

➥audio➥➥

[binarysky.livejournal.com]

What—who are you? How do you know my name?

[action]

[binarysky.livejournal.com]

[He's gonna look sharp now, not exactly standing to attention but close enough. Xemnas is the boss, but more importantly, he's familiar. And most importantly for Xemnas, Roxas is still very much dressed in Organization gear.]

I don't understand. You just—why can't we RTC?

1/3

[faroffdream.livejournal.com]

[...... definitely from before.....well...that's okay ---so Sora thinks...---this can be handled..he's totally read the guide...that was a guide right? uh.... ]

[action]

[letxequalnull.livejournal.com]

It is an effect of this world. We cannot leave it, even by such means as I have just utilized.

➥audio➥➥

[faroffdream.livejournal.com]

I'm... [a part of you? no..... a friend? well sort of but ....yes...but... uhhh this is harder than he anticipated...mostly because he never anticipated it to begin with ] ...actually I---