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[betweenpaths]

[The video clicks on, showing Riku looking rather unimpressed and leaning against a stony wall. For anyone in the area can see him or that can recognize it, it's the bank he's leaning against in Heimdall's district. He's been out exploring a little bit here and there, mostly keeping to himself though.]

So it's been almost a week since people started

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[veritates]

[ a pause.

thinking back... doesn't this guy fit the description of someone he was supposed to be looking for? long, light colored hair... bluish green eyes. yep, definitely worth a shot. ]

I've met Kairi. She's looking for you too.

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[betweenpaths]

[And clearly it's a good shot. He instantly looks more attentive, and just a touch relieved.]

She's here as well? [Damnit, why hasn't he found her yet.] You wouldn't happen to know where she's staying do you?

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[veritates]

I saw her around the castle... [ he tries to think back but... no, she never did mention her house, did she? at least, not as far as he could remember. ]

Sorry, I don't remember. But she's definitely here... that's good news, right?

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[betweenpaths]

Yeah. [His smile's pretty natural right now.] It is. I'll find her. [Even though he's a bit ashamed that he hasn't found her yet.]

Thanks a lot.

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[brightcrest]

[Woah. What?]

Sora and...Kairi?

[That boy. And the girl she met in Radiant Garden. And if he's Riku, then...]

You didn't tell me that it was you when we spoke before.

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[betweenpaths]

[Ngh, got to start with that huh? His eyes dart to the side and then back at her. He's in a pickle now.]

...I wasn't sure how best to approach the subject.

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[brightcrest]

[She's not sure how to react. For a long time, her eyes search his face and his posture, the way he's holding himself. She says nothing.]

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[brightcrest]

[And then she smiles gently.]

Well, it is good to see you again, Riku. You've grown.

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[youlazybum]

[ Riku's not the only one that's got the right idea, nosing around and all. Kairi's been out and about herself. Fully fixated on getting a feel for the city. At least that was the plan and she had been doing a good job of it, really.

All until she had heard that voice coming from her bracelet.

And that. Makes her stop in her tracks. Because she could have sworn... ]

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[youlazybum]

[ All the bracelet needs is a simple touch, but yet she misses the first time. Her depth perception seems to have gone from her just a moment, herself as a whole unsettled with anticipation.

But then- let there be feed. And with it? A face she hasn't seen in almost a year. He looks older. Not by a lot, of course, but the slight difference is there. With longer hair, long enough that some of it is draping over his eyes. Those very bold, very Riku blue-green eyes.

And for a while, Kairi... just stares, speechless. ]

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[youlazybum]

[ And then there's that Kairi smile. Excited yet admittedly a little more muted. But her eyes are warm but also searching. There's so much she wants to say and so much she wants to know. But for right then. ]

Riku!

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[betweenpaths]

[He smiles easily, unable to help himself from doing so when hearing that voice. Knowing that she was here in this world was one thing. And even though he would like it more if she was home like she should be, seeing her was better.

She's okay, and she's safe, and right now, that's all Riku needs.]

Have you been hiding from me? Where are you now?

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[waypastcool]

Haven't seen anyone named Sora yet. What's he look like?

[Might as well keep an eye out, after all.]

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[betweenpaths]

Spiky brown hair. Blue eyes. [Details details. What other details are there.]

...His pants kind of look like they were blown up like balloons.

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[waypastcool]

Wait, hold it. Balloon pants?

[Oh man. The mental images.]

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[betweenpaths]

[And he can't help but chuckle at that. Balloon pants does sound ridiculous.]

Trust me. When you see them, you'll get it.

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[eluvish]

It does seem a bit more cheery as time passes - that's a good thing, of course! It's our goal, if I'm not mistaken.

[ even if the goal was pretty vague. ]

I've not seen this Sora or Kairi.. but if I do, I'll make sure to tell them you're here, Riku.

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[betweenpaths]

Their goal at least. Or the one that they set for us. [His goal is still to get the hell out of here.]

Thanks. Let me know if you're looking for anyone too. You scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours.

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[eluvish]

Yes! Perhaps once we help them, they'll allow us to leave?

[ worth a shot, at least. ]

Ah.. hm.. [ she'd already located Hawke, thankfully.. ] Isabela and Varric. If you meet them, please tell them Merrill - and Hawke, too, I suppose - are looking for them. Ma serranas.

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[betweenpaths]

Perhaps, but I'm not sure. With the amount of information we got, I'm not too convinced.

[He does admit though, it would be nice to be promised a trip back home.

The other language throws him off for a minute, but he supposed that's only natural and normal for her.]

Isabela and Varric. Got it.