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[earth_bonds]

[The feed crackles and appears to show... a young man? on the screen. His back is turned, showing a few silver streaks in his otherwise brown hair. His shoulders are drooped for a moment, but then he sits up tall- perhaps as though realizing that those he misses are possibly there as well? The weariness, however, shows through the calm facade

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[silence_in_six]

[For one moment, he debates. Not unusual, really, but in these circumstances...

He could be wrong. He could, but Zexion is relatively certain he isn't. That facial structure, the similarities... Well. Nothing is gained if one takes no risks. So it is after a few moments that Zexion appears on the screen, smiling innocently and appearing nothing more than a happy and inquisitive child.]

I sincerely hope that you will feel welcome at the academy. It will be a pleasure to meet you.

However, I do not believe you ever gave a name...?

[The illusionary words settle on a dark green color, still enough to stand out from the colors Zexion wears.]

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[earth_bonds]

["Xemnas" raises an eyebrow at the image of a small child on the screen, but he says nothing as he reads the words across the screen. ...An interesting ability, that much is certain.]

Ah, my apologies. I am called Xemnas. [But there is another name, one that holds more meaning.] I wonder, though... Have you heard of the name "Terra"?

[video]

[silence_in_six]

[Hmmmm... Terra, Latin for 'earth'... Zexion shakes his head, still innocent in appearance.]

While I have heard of many individuals with that name, I am uncertain if I have heard of the individual you seem to be referencing specifically.

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[earth_bonds]

[A faint smirk, though... that is all he would give for the time being to show any amusement.]

Hm... And what of Xehanort? [Time to ask around about his brother, albeit discreetly.]

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[silence_in_six]

[The mask shifts to worry now, and he leans closer to the communicator as if in concern.]

Why, everyone knows of that horrible criminal! Isn't he the immoral scientist from Radiant Garden?

[video]

[earth_bonds]

[Stupid masks; they are rather convincing. Though, he is not apt to believe this child while they remain nameless. After all, look how far it has gotten him already?]

...What is your name, kid.

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[silence_in_six]

[The word has, and still does, rankle him. 'Kid'. How far Ienzo had gone to prove he was as capable as any adult, and more. But that doesn't show, and he just tilts his head to the side, before smiling apologetically.]

I apologize for my rudeness! My name is Zexion.

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[earth_bonds]

[Well, now they are on even terms when it comes to that. He doesn't see you as a little kid, by the way. He just refers to everyone younger than he as that. He lets out a sigh, shaking his head before continuing. Now...he has to know.]

A pleasure, then. [A pause.] ...Then tell me, Zexion. What has my brother been up to?

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[silence_in_six]

[A brother... Ah ha. Zexion almost wants to laugh. So that is the relation, the connection! He has a feeling he has much to learn about 'Xemnas'... He shall be busy.]

I wish I could tell you, sir. [And he does, if only so that he would hold that knowledge as well. The apprentices separated after the Garden, first Xigbar, then Vexen... Keep low and separate. That was their lives, or at least Zexion knows that was his and considering the lack of information he has regarding the others...]

He was exiled from Radiant Garden years ago, you see.

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[earth_bonds]

[Obviously, couldn't you tell? He listens, er reads with an ever stoic expression. So... it had been years since he was exiled. Interesting.]

Then what sort of experiments did he perform to cause him to be exiled?

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[silence_in_six]

[Zexion has learned never to make assumptions.]

It is said that he conducted horrible experiments on other people and their hearts. A few even say he did things to himself. King Ansem found out, inevitably, and he banished Xehanort.

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[earth_bonds]

[As has Xemnas. Nevertheless, curiosity is the only thing that keeps him from reading, even though it's hard to. Experimentation on the heart... This earns a faint scowl and the crossing of his arms. Peachy. Just peachy.]

...I see. [So even Xehanort has fallen so greatly from the moral background their parents and godfather gave them.] Thank you for informing me, Zexion.

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[silence_in_six]

I'm glad to have helped...

Although I apologize. [And he truly does look so sincerely sad... To cover up the absolute glee inside of him. This will cause problems for Xehanort. He could not be happier.] This news must be horrible for you...

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[earth_bonds]

[Screw your hidden glee, Zexion. He nods faintly, already formulating the many ways he could approach his twin about this. It certainly won't be easy, that much is certain.]

In more ways that one, but there is no need to apologize to me. [If he and the Master been there... would Xehanort have fallen so? ... Probably not, but was that a twinge of guilt?]

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[silence_in_six]

Is it unusual for the bearer of bad news to feel guilt?

[Pffft, make him. Still looking sad, he sighs.]

I hope that there will be more pleasant things for you here than just bad news. But...

[He glances around, fiddling with his sleeve- signs of nervousness.]

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[earth_bonds]

No, it is not.

[He has some high level magic and half of it is normally forbidden for Keyblade wielders. He merely shrugs faintly.]

But?