Eighth...

[ilusionoscura]

[The same darkened room, chairs and books remain placed in order. On the bed, there's a younger version of the Nobody sitting, hugging holding a thick black tome, the Lexicon. The oversized robes of the organization are still useful, clinging to his form]This place... is not a library. But it is empty... I like how it is. I would like to find a

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[dawnward]

............[this has to be some kind of joke]

[ilusionoscura]

[Looks up at the image] You have glasses... maybe you'll know where the library is.

[dawnward]

["This is an opportunity" some dark part of Riku's mind says. he doesn't answer right away]

I do.

[ilusionoscura]

[Excellent! The young Nobody's face lights up.] Where is it?

[dawnward]

I can show you. Where are you?

[icy_scholar]

Zexion is already being taken care of.

[dawnward]

Are you going to give him candy, too?

[icy_scholar]

Some children are so easily swayed.

But no, I will not.

[dawnward]

Children are foolish and trusting. That's what makes them children.

How unfair.

[icy_scholar]

Indeed!

Life is not fair, I would have thought you would know that already. But Zexion is already being looked after, do not worry...

[dawnward]

Considering your track record with children, I wonder if you really have his best interests at heart. [not that Riku does, either, but this is all relative]

[icy_scholar]

That is for you to wonder then, he is currently with me and will be looked after.

[dawnward]

Currently.

Maybe not later.

[icy_scholar]

Perhaps.

I would not hedge your bet on that, however.

[dawnward]

So you're his keeper now?

[icy_scholar]

I suppose so.