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[oliverplus]

[Oliver is sitting in a bedroom in a flat--obviously a creation of the holo-suite. The room is neat overall, although the paint on the walls is peeling a bit and it gives off the air of being slightly old. There are two desks against one wall, separated by a dresser. One is very organized, with books stacked about it, a pile of papers, and a

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[dawnward]

Oliver...are you alright?

[oliverplus]

[jumps slightly at the voice, then forces a smile] Oh, hey Riku. Yeah, I just...I didn't expect the sphere to come on.

[dawnward]

We never do, do we?

[oliverplus]

No...I think it does it on purpose, somehow.

[dawnward]

Maybe it does.

You know if something's wrong, there are people you can talk to, right?

[oliverplus]

[can't help a laugh; a taste of his own medicine, huh?] Thanks, Riku. That means a lot.

I'm just...a little homesick, I guess. I'm sure everyone feels the same.

[dawnward]

You're welcome.

... [rubs the back of his neck] Sometimes home isn't much better.

[oliverplus]

[frowns] You're not alone either, Riku.

[dawnward]

[small sigh] I know.

[after a long pause, he continues] I think if we do find a way off this ship, I'm not going to go back.

[oliverplus]

Where will you go?

[dawnward]

I don't know. Maybe I'll just stay here.

[oliverplus]

You know, there are other people who could take you other places. Help you get a new start.

[dawnward]

... [gives him an honestly surprised look] Other people? Or do you mean you...?

[oliverplus]

[smiles faintly] I'm not the one with the transport. But the Doctor helped me start over, once, when I thought I couldn't ever come back here.

[dawnward]

I'm not sure if I'm willing to be selfish enough to ask anyone for that.

[oliverplus]

Then I'll ask for you!