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[betweenpaths]

[The video clicks on, showing Riku looking rather unimpressed and leaning against a stony wall. For anyone in the area can see him or that can recognize it, it's the bank he's leaning against in Heimdall's district. He's been out exploring a little bit here and there, mostly keeping to himself though.]

So it's been almost a week since people started

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[veritates]

[ a pause.

thinking back... doesn't this guy fit the description of someone he was supposed to be looking for? long, light colored hair... bluish green eyes. yep, definitely worth a shot. ]

I've met Kairi. She's looking for you too.

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[And clearly it's a good shot. He instantly looks more attentive, and just a touch relieved.]

She's here as well? [Damnit, why hasn't he found her yet.] You wouldn't happen to know where she's staying do you?

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[veritates]

I saw her around the castle... [ he tries to think back but... no, she never did mention her house, did she? at least, not as far as he could remember. ]

Sorry, I don't remember. But she's definitely here... that's good news, right?

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Yeah. [His smile's pretty natural right now.] It is. I'll find her. [Even though he's a bit ashamed that he hasn't found her yet.]

Thanks a lot.

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[veritates]

Souji Seta.

She's looking for you too... so maybe you've just missed one another.

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[A nod.] Good to meet you, Souji.

Probably. This place can't be that big, and so long as she stays out of trouble.

Is there anyone you're keeping an eye out for?

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[veritates]

I've found one of my friends... and my cousin.

[ he grows silent, thinking of all the rest. ]

There are others, but I probably shouldn't get greedy.

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[Now he feels a little guilty and selfish himself.]

I don't think it's greedy per se, especially if you're worried about them. I wouldn't want them to be stuck here, but I at least want to know that they're safe.

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[veritates]

[ a nod. he was mostly just joking about it being greedy, though his delivery of jokes has always been... poor. ]

If they aren't here... that might be the best for them. But if they are... then at least you can look after them.

That's what I plan to do.

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[That makes two of them.]

Exactly. Especially when they're prone to getting into trouble.

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[veritates]

Right.

[ though he... stops to think... ]

What if you're the one who usually gets in trouble?

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Well, if you're friends aren't around, they wouldn't know about it, would they?

[It's jokingly, of course.]

Other than that, get yourself out of trouble as quickly as you can.

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[veritates]

That sounds like good advice. I'll do my best...

[ yet he doesn't sound too confident... ]

Are you good at getting your friends out of trouble?

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Good luck with it.

[And that question makes him pause, and start sounding a little more serious.]

I'm not exactly the right person to ask that question. We help each other get out of trouble for the most part. But whether I'm good at doing it is probably up for debate.

[Considering most of the trouble Sora went through was caused by Riku's actions and all.]

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[veritates]

[ he looks at riku a bit curiously at that, wondering what to make of his words.

but there is at least one simple enough explanation. ]

So are you the type that gets himself into trouble too?

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[It takes a minute for a small smirk to appear again, and he doesn't look as solemn as he did moments ago.]

Yeah, I am.