So, suppose time works differently between here and other worlds.

Do you think we can change the things that happen there?

[That sounds silly, and she pauses as she tries to think of a way to explain.]One of my friends doesn't remember some of the things that happened to him on our world. I mean, they haven't happened to him yet. Or they hadn't, ( Read more... )

[Kairi stands for a long time on the bailey bridge, looking out at a specific point where a knot of pumpkins stand gathered on their posts. Then, her resolve strengthened, she flips open her journal and brushes the page with a fingertip before beginning to speak.]

Xanth?

Could I talk to you?

It's important.

Riku?

[She sounds hesitant, stops, and then speaks again with far more certainty.]

Come on, Riku. Answer me.

Me and Xanth have been looking for you for days.

If you don't answer me, I'm coming to find you.

[That's assuming, of course, that she can figure out a way to get the door open.]

So, is there a doctor here?

I think I need some help.

[And she does not really want to elaborate.]

I'm going riding.

[Yes, her mind is made up.]

If anyone wants to come or ... Maybe could help me harness a horse, then meet me in the stables in half an hour.

[Of course, even though it's an open invitation, Kairi will be gathering up friends along the way ( Read more... )

So, when do you suppose we can go outside again?

There are horses in the stables. I wanted to try riding this week.

When things do get better, is there anyone here who can teach me? Or - heh - is there anyone who'd like to come along?

[Three hours after this post, there's a disgusted yelp from Kairi's room on Deck 7. Her comm clicks on with a burst of static as she tries to wipe her own sticky fingerprints away.]

- gross. It's sticking everywhere. Oh no, don't record...Could the crew - whoever's in charge of that kind of thing - bring a clean bedspread to my room please? The ( Read more... )

[Kairi's sitting on a branch that overhangs the pool on deck 3. She hesitates, and as though prompting her, the comm squirts water at her. It starts recording in time to catch her laughter.]OK! I'm doing it ( Read more... )

[Kairi has been listening to the comm for a while now. Having awoken in a strange room, it took her a few minutes to remember the circumstances which must have brought her there. And now, with all the chatter about violence and sorrow, she’s certain; she’s not on her island any more.]Um, hello ( Read more... )