[And he stares at the feed for several moments, stretching out his senses to smell who that is. Xigbar just arrived, so it would be fitting if it was Xaldin or Luxord.
But this strikes him as too ominous a video to just be one of them. He makes his way towards the diamond.]
reaction;not_obsess3dFebruary 4 2011, 01:24:55 UTC
[So much for regaining some sort of equilibrium within seconds...it took longer than it should have. But there was no show of its effects upon the Nobody. Perhaps the 'acting' skills paid off.
As Riku approaches, the First does not turn to see who it is. Instead, the little floating NV perks.]
[This close, Riku knows who it is. He stops, letting his hands fall out of his pockets. There's no mistaking that familiar darkness, the same that's in his chest.
[Xemnas still faces away from the silver-haired teen, letting a low grunt of a laugh (?) escape him. Surely the reaction was quite different the last time.]
One of splendorous dreams...or of recurring nightmares. A spiraling city, with four districts tied together by a glass Heart, balancing precariously between chaos and order.
[As he speaks, his arms rise to either side of him.]
One that called people to Wake from Sleep...
[He then turns in one fluid motion to look at Riku.]
...And you were finally among the rest of its ever-changing population.
[The lower half of his face is sort of visible as he continues, extending an arm out in front of him.]
Then it is an alternate version of you. Same form, same personality...but perhaps you are more subdued in demeanor, however. The last I heard from you, from when you first arrived, you angrily threw your device to the floor.
[Riku is ever vigilant and he watches as Xemnas moves his arm. The Keybearer is relaxed for the most part, wearing a jacket that looks suspiciously like his old Organization coat if only cut shorter. He could pass for a knock off of the Superior.]
It's been known to happen. How long was I there for?
[Give and take of information, that's all this is.]
Although I cannot remember the specifics and care even less about them, I say we take the advice that has been lobbed in my direction several times over and find someplace inside to continue.
But this strikes him as too ominous a video to just be one of them. He makes his way towards the diamond.]
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As Riku approaches, the First does not turn to see who it is. Instead, the little floating NV perks.]
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He narrows his eyes.]
Welcome to Siren's Port.
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...I see.
So it isn't Nautilus...
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...Nautilus? What world is that?
[Has Xemnas been alive? Did he escape to another world and not actually die?]
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[As he speaks, his arms rise to either side of him.]
One that called people to Wake from Sleep...
[He then turns in one fluid motion to look at Riku.]
...And you were finally among the rest of its ever-changing population.
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...How? I've been here for almost a year.
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Then it is an alternate version of you. Same form, same personality...but perhaps you are more subdued in demeanor, however. The last I heard from you, from when you first arrived, you angrily threw your device to the floor.
We have had no other conversations since then.
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It's been known to happen. How long was I there for?
[Give and take of information, that's all this is.]
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[His arms falls gracefully back down to his side.]
It will be almost a month.
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Looks like my alternates don't last long in other worlds.
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In fact, your friend has been there for quite a while.
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Sora? How long was he there?
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[He then pauses, looking directly at Riku.]
Although I cannot remember the specifics and care even less about them, I say we take the advice that has been lobbed in my direction several times over and find someplace inside to continue.
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Follow me.
[Like a wolf leading a lion. He gestures for him to follow.]
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The NV clicks and beeps a few high-pitched beeps, floating steadily after them.]
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