IV - video post - For the sake of posterity
[There is white noise and static as the L337 Pod's video feature is activated, displaying a white screen followed by a blurry image of what appears to be an ordinary room. The camera swivels and the image is adjusted until it is focused on a young boy around nine years old with dark hair covering the right side of his face. He looks quite serious
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Zexy? You're going to write a book? that's awesome--
Wait...what's Radiant Garden?
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Are you doing well? Or have you learned anything about where we are?
Radiant Garden is where I live. Or lived, I suppose. Our ruler is the wisest sage in all the kingdoms. Once I publish my notes he'll be certain to notice my achievements.
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I'm okay...I'm waiting for Riku to come but...there's a strange boy here!
Oh really? Was it nice? Was it pretty? It sounds like it was pretty.
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You're in a strange place, as well, then? Are you safe? And why isn't Riku there already?
It was - is - very beautiful, yes. There is hardly any crime or poverty, and everyone is quite happy to live in such a kingdom. I'm sure you would like it.
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I'm safe..but I just find that boy to be weird...I'm not sure he likes me. Riku s-said he was coming..
Wooooow. I wish I could see it--hey! Mm...Ohh..[Looks around]
H-have you seen my dollie? The Mayor gave it to me..I can't find it.
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[He frowns slightly.]
You should stay away from strange people until Riku arrives. And if he doesn't get there soon I will come find you, and we can begin collecting our data.
If we can find a way to return home, I would happy to show you.
I am sorry, Kairi, but I'm afraid I haven't. Are you sure you didn't simply set it down somewhere?
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I am staying away. I'm in my room and he's in his...I think..but this room is boring. There's nothing to do..
Really? You'd really do that? You're so nice Zexy!!!
[Shakes her head] no..I ...I don't 'member waking up with it either...
You..you don't think someone took it do you?
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[Slightly embarrassed]
It wouldn't be any trouble, really. You are much better behaved than most girls your age.
I'm sure no one would do that. Perhaps... perhaps it is still at your house? You're real home, I mean.
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I am? [Head tilt, blinkblink and huge smile] That's nice of you! Thank you!
I don't know if its at the Mayor's house...
And I don't know where my real house is.
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Hmm, well... I suppose... Maybe you can play a game with the people on the Network, then? At least then you're not truly alone, right?
[He realizes he's touched on an uncomfortable subject]
I'm sorry, I merely meant... I'm sure your doll is safe, wherever it is.
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[Bows her head and hugs a pillow] It's okay...I'm getting used to it b-but as long as I have my friends then...they can be my real home?
...But I miss my Dollie too.
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Of course.
Yes, I think that is a very good way to look at it. After all, this experience shows us that even a house with other people in it is not home unless they are people you care for. Everyone on this island would be much more scared if they did not have friends here.
...Perhaps we can find another one until you return?
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...Really? You think? ..I don't know if they have dollies here...
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