First Memory

[shadowedreplica]

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And here I thought I'd be at Castle Oblivion for a while, but it looks like I was wrong. Sheesh, I may have wanted to visit other worlds, but this is ridiculous

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[elfenexile]

There is indeed a child by the name of Naminé here, matching that description. Might I ask whom you are, however, and why it is so pressing that you encounter this child?

[shadowedreplica]

Huh, so I was right.

Anyway, the name's Riku, and I'm her best friend. Made a promise to her ten years ago and I've kept it and I still plan to, that is, if I can find her...

[elfenexile]

Hn. Yes, and you likely signed said contract in your dreams, though, like most Terrans, you will not recall this act.

Riku... I believe I have never heard this girl utter your name. Interesting. What have you promised this child which is so pressing?

[shadowedreplica]

...Terrans? And what is that supposed to mean?

She's pretty stressed, most of the time. Last time I saw her, she'd barely even talk, thanks to those guys in cloaks messing with her. But if you see her, just let her know, alright? I'm sure she'd know what you mean.

Any idea where she is, though?

[elfenexile]

Another one... that is the most modern word for mankind. I merely mean the minds of Terrans do not process memories very well.

Cloaks...
You sill have not answered as to the nature of this promise, or why you would choose to cash in on it now.

...No.

[shadowedreplica]

Heh... Weird, but I've seen weirder.

Fine, fine. It's just kinda personal, but if you have to know, I sorta made a promise to protect her ten years ago, and there's no way I'm gonna just sit here, especially since she's on this ship.

...Looks like I'll have to find her myself.

[elfenexile]

...Hn. Your aura remains confirmed in these beliefs... you are not lying...

I merely wished to spare that child any further grief, for, as you have claimed, her aura is often quite distorted. However, your aura is quite... not pure, as there are clearly blotches in your soul, but your intentions are good. Please do recall that good intentions do not change anything.
I wish you luck in finding her.

...My name is Zero.

[shadowedreplica]

Wait...

Grief?! ...Don't tell me people've tried to hurt her...!

Heh, thanks, but from what you said, it looks like I'll need to get to her ASAP. Hopefully she's not too far, though...

[elfenexile]

Perhaps. Perhaps some of it is guilt... her aura itself is dominated by a crushing negativeness. Some of it may even be self-esteem, which is prominent in Terran females around her age.

This ship is large, easily the size of a city or more, but it is not infinitely large... on the main deck. The lower decks, however...

[shadowedreplica]

Guilt... For some reason, that doesn't surprise me a bit. Still, it's a good thing I showed up before anything happened to her.

So it's big. So what? I've got the darkness on my side, so I can get around easy.

[elfenexile]

Hn. Darkness is never on anyone's side. But perhaps... I merely like to rely on my own power.