You don't need to bother [Open]

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Characters: Riku Replica and anyone he bumps into
Location: Around; starting near the fountain
Time: April 18th, morning
Style: Prose or Action; my main entry is in prose
Status: OPEN

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So. Life officially sucked.

For one thing, Xemnas had appeared, which thoroughly pissed off and freaked out Lea. The bubble was enough trouble without someone like that around. And he can't even stay with Stein right now. It's complicated and annoying and Lea knows he can't really do anything. He's a lotta talk... and that's it. Talk won't help in this place.

So. He just needs some time to himself, away from everything. It's why he's gathering up some supplies- camping'll be easy, right? When he spots a head of familiar silver hair, however, Lea diverts his course.

"Uh, what's with the get-up?" He quirks his head to the side. "I don't think a skirt is your style."

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At first, Rep doesn't even stop walking at the voice; it's just another person in the crowd, and probably not talking to him. He certainly doesn't recognize the voice, not like with Naminé.

Then comes the skirt comment. The guy could insult the outfit all day and Rep really wouldn't care that much, but that kind of familiarity in his speech - that's what catches Rep's interest.

Rep stops, then calls over his shoulder. "You act like you know me, saying stuff like that."

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...Okay, that's it, he's killing himself from sheer frustration. What the hell. Didn't they just go through this? Lea could have sworn they just went over this when Xehanort's Heartless showed up. And now Xemnas just showed up, and he's clearly forgetting again.

...Is this going to be a pattern or something?

Scratching his tattoo- the big thing that helps make him look so different from his Nobody, Lea goes to sling his arm over Riku's shoulder. Personal space between friends? Never.

"It's a long story. Wanna sit down with some sea-salt ice cream while I run it by you again?"

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When Lea gets that close, even with the tattoo, Rep starts to see the resemblance with Axel. The eyes and the hairstyle are a bit uncommon, and that mannerism with the shoulder sling, but this guy's much younger... it's not enough for Rep to call him out on it, though. He knows that he looks exactly like the Real Thing, and since this guy doesn't, he chalks it up to coincidence for now, especially after he's gone and 'disappeared' into this strange place.

He tries to unlatch the kid's arm from his shoulder. "You probably think I'm Riku." Eyes narrowed a little, he speaks a bit more emphatically. "Too bad - 'cuz I'm not."

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Whoa whoa whoa, someone's taken way too many 'bitchy pills' today. Lea's grip around his shoulders just, in fact, tightens when there are moves to try and remove him. Even when there's the shocking revelation, Lea still keeps a tight grip.

"...Oh." There's a moment of staring, but then Lea just shrugs. "Still up for ice cream and an explanation, 'tho?"

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Rep's shoulders sag as he sighs. He doesn't have the energy to fight this anymore. He's guessing this guy just likes to talk and he had the misfortune of catching his eye.

"If I say 'yes,' will you stop pestering me afterward?"

...I could have swore I replied. orz

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"Probably not," Lea replies with the breezy tone of someone who knows his own personality and penchant for annoyance. But he tugs the Riku look-alike along anyway. "So, what's your name?"

I was wondering, but glad we're continuing! :)

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"Don't have one," Rep answers instantly from inside of Lea's grip, getting a little accustomed to saying it so directly now. He doesn't try to drag his feet or anything, just goes along sullenly. The other boy has a bit of height advantage on him, which is rare for Rep if the other person's not an adult.

RL is mean. ;A; Save me from it.

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Wait, no name? Lea pauses for a brief second, blinking at Riku's 'twin' with a small frown. That's not right. He doesn't know the deal here, but everyone should have a name. Maybe not one as cool as Lea's, but that's something that can't be helped.

"...Well, Raravis it is, bro. Unless you have a better idea, because if you're not Riku, I ain't calling you it." He shrugs and continues tugging him along. "Right, so Victori Garden is the best cafe in this place! Normally, I work there-" HA! He points at the building again. "-but I'm kind of taking time off."

i sry >:

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Just like that? Rep can't believe the gall of this guy, mostly, but he did at least give the caveat that he wouldn't call him 'Riku,' so that soothes Rep's mood just a little. It's enough to get Lea a reply at least.

"Whatever - it's better than Fake." He's not exactly jumping for joy, but he won't stop Lea from calling him that either. He points his chin in the same direction as Lea's fingers. "Why do you have to work at all?"

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"Fake? Please." Shrugging, Lea holds open the door and ushers 'Raravis' through it. "If I was gonna insult you, I wouldn't be lame like that. Whoever's called you that needs to work on their own comebacks. I wouldn't listen to 'em."

As he spots Miss V across the counter, Lea gives a sheepish grin and just holds up two fingers before he looks around for a seat. "And I don't have to work, but when I first came here, I kind of crashed into a table and bled all over Miss V's floor, so I thought I'd make it up to her. It's kinda fun to do sometimes."

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Rep gets tugged along again to a table, so even if he had thought about a remark to the 'job' topic, it quickly fled his mind.

"I don't have to listen to him - not anymore, at least." Well, Rep can hope at least. He hasn't given much thought to why Lea recognizes him as Riku yet. After all, he met another keyblade wielder earlier that day. He indulges a bit of curiosity at last. "You could at least tell me how you know him - the real thing that is."

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"We met here in Vat." Lea shrugs as he plops down into his seat, leaning back. "That was around December. It's April here, now. He left a while back, but now he's here again. It's a different time, 'tho."

Ah, that's right. Now it's time for the real 'fun'. Good ol' Vat spiel. "Guess I should say, Welcome to Vatheon. Underwater city with its own upside down fishbowl protecting it."

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It takes a second of Rep processing that maybe this place is more like Atlantica and less like an afterlife before he bursts out, hands slamming down on the table. "Wait, he's here?"

He makes a 'tch' noise and glares off to the side, then slumps down in his chair again with arms folded over his chest.

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"Great." He lets out a heavy sigh. "Vatheon..." He says it more out of bitterness than contemplation.

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There's a small jump at the explosion, but Lea just keeps his mouth shut for a second. Raravis is eyed a bit. Once Lea is sure things'll be calm, he ventures out a bit.

"Bottlin' stuff inside isn't gonna help ya. Wanna rant?"