001 ♞ Video/Action

[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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video;

[brightcrest]

[Woah. What?]

Sora and...Kairi?

[That boy. And the girl she met in Radiant Garden. And if he's Riku, then...]

You didn't tell me that it was you when we spoke before.

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[betweenpaths]

[Ngh, got to start with that huh? His eyes dart to the side and then back at her. He's in a pickle now.]

...I wasn't sure how best to approach the subject.

video; 1/2

[brightcrest]

[She's not sure how to react. For a long time, her eyes search his face and his posture, the way he's holding himself. She says nothing.]

video;

[brightcrest]

[And then she smiles gently.]

Well, it is good to see you again, Riku. You've grown.

video;

[betweenpaths]

[His smile is small and shy. He feels so exposed and self-conscious.]

Yeah, you too. And sorry about not telling you. But, it has been a while since you came to the Islands.

video;

[brightcrest]

It's all right. I understand.

[...Wait.]

Um... How long is "a while", exactly, Riku?