9; mixed bag

[boypirate]

Whew. It's been a strange few days but it seems alright just the same. There are many house guests at the moment and that's fine with me too. Well, one of them isn't really a guest anyway. He's more like....I don't know

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[oblivium]

What d'you mean, not really a guest?

The old man... What do you think about him? I know I should have asked you before offering him to come with me, but y'know... you weren't there. You don't mind, do you?

Sorry I left without saying a word, by the way. I just needed to.. do stuff. Anyway. That's beside the point, but... Well, did you see that new secret community?

[boypirate]

You're my best friend...and...you...I mean, you know! You could never be a house guest sheesh. I mean, come on Riku. We practically lived together when we were little!

He is okay, a little out there. No worries about it though, I trust anyone you trust, mostly of course.

Don't apologize. I had things I needed to think about too....I did see it. I think that's a picture of me in there...I'm not sure. It was a nice picture...er...I mean, I don't really...ahaha. Aw, Riku. What did you want to meet with Zexion for, by the way?

[oblivium]

Right! It does feel good to be back home...

You trust anyone I trust... Well, y'know, I'm not sure what to think about him. I can't sense me, and it's annoying the hell out of me. I just figured there was nothing to worry about since there's no dark vibes coming from him... well, there's no light ones, either. It's gonna drive me crazy, I swear.

Hey, Sora... You alright? And yeah, that was definitely a picture of you there. Wonder who posted it. Looks like you have a secret admirer. Who would have thought such a thing was possible?

You should ask Zexion. He's the one who wanted to talk to me about something. Kuja, I think, or whatever his name is.

[boypirate]

I do not have a secret admirer! Like you can talk anyway. They always liked you, you know that. It's probably just a prank or something...it's a really nice picture though.

Don't let it get to you! He must be alright...I mean either way, it wouldn't make him a bad person.

[oblivium]

Man, you're way too naïve for your own good, Sora. Either that, or you totally underestimate yourself. They always liked me... You saw anyone actually taking the time to make such a thing for me? It's not a prank, you fool. I can tell.

Yeah, you're probably right. For once.

[boypirate]

Maybe it's not, but I wish they'd just tell me...you know how bad I am at guessing games. I never get it right!

And hey, I've been right a lot of times!

At least as much as you have!

[oblivium]

Yeah, well, what are you gonna do if you don't like them back? Isn't it gonna feel awkward? Maybe they're just scared, y'know... to lose their friendship with you, or something.

Ha, you wish!

[boypirate]

I don't know. I guess I would say I'm sorry...? But I mean, I'd feel bad that they couldn't tell me...I mean, if you really like someone, isn't the most important thing for them to know you do? But I'd be afraid too...I mean, I guess...you know.

I don't have to wish! It's a fact, Ri-ku!

[oblivium]

I'd personally fear rejection. Yeah, and don't look at me like that. Sure, it's probably the most important thing for them to know you do, but what happens if they don't love you back? I guess sometimes things are better left untold...

You're talking like you're used to that kind of stuff. Ever told the.. person you like that you actually like them? C'mon, I'm sure you have a crush... Man, when's the last time we talked about that kinda stuff?

A fact? Yeah, in your head.

[boypirate]

No, no, I really think it's best if you tell someone I mean...well, to answer your question, no not really I mean...a crush? I guess you could call it that but....I am still figuring it out. But that's what I mean! What if you spend time thinking about it, reasoning about it, and when you finally realize, it's too late? Wouldn't be the worst to never know for sure? I wish I knew enough to ask, but I don't even know that.

It's not just in my head, you dope!

But no one would reject you Riku, come on!

[oblivium]

Too late... Won't be too late if we're meant to be together. Besides, how are you trying to figure it out? I mean, you know it or you don't, right? Tell, tell, who is it? Do I know her?

Fine. I'll let you get away with it. For now.

And I wouldn't be too sure about that. See how well I get along with Cid and Yuffie?

[boypirate]

Ha, let me get away with it?! In Riku language I remember that that is as good as accepting defeat! And as for Cid and Yuffie, they don't know you...it's different and...wait...

...Riku?

If we're meant to be together...Riku..."we're"?

[oblivium]

Yeah, and consider yourself lucky. As for Cid and Yuffie, well, they seem to like you, at least. See, told ya. You really have no clue what effect you have on people...

... wait, what? We...? Uh, yeah, we as in me and... the person I love. Not saying I'm in love now, don't you go and get the wrong ideas... I just mean, well, if I was, y'know.. Hmmm. You didn't answer my question, by the way. Don't change subject.

[boypirate]

I didn't do it on purpose! I just....if you were?

I think you are.

Maybe we can agree to....tell each other who...?

[oblivium]

You think I.. How can you tell?

I don't know, Sora. I think you... argh. Okay. I'll give you hints, but that's all you're gonna get. For now. And I get the ask the first question, ha!

Do I know her?

[boypirate]

I just...get that feeling that you are...well it's a feeling.

Well I mean I would say you know her....in a way....but it's not a 'her' exactly either...you see...I mean....well, you do know them.

My turn!

Do I know them?