fifteen.

[dawn_is_coming]

[Sora's looking for something---someone?---having made a hasty exit from Riku's room, where he woke up very adult and very naked. Awkward, yes, but at least he fits in Riku's pants, and can wear those until he gets back to his room]

Roxas? If you can hear me... [sighs, scrubbing his hands through his hair. He frowns at the Sphere]Everyone else

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[nopushover]

But you're a grown up!

[curious little Sora is curious!]

[dawn_is_coming]

[...he's SO SMALL]

...yeah, I am. And you're not.

Huh.

[nopushover]

I will one day! And I'm gonna be a pirate!

Who are you, mister?

[dawn_is_coming]

A pirate, huh? I've met a pirate before! He was one of the best---or, uh, worst. I couldn't really tell which.

I'm...Sora. That's your name, too, right? [friendly smile]

[dawnward]

.... [Riku isn't looking much better than Sora. their...situation when Sora woke up wasn't the best one]

At least get a shirt, Sora.

[dawn_is_coming]

[shivers, crossing his arms over his chest. It's registering a good eight on the nipple-o-meter]

I'm getting there. I've gotta find Roxas first.

[dawnward]

[...Riku noticed]

I've already talked to Roxas. [it went badly] He's probably going to go off on his own for a while.

And you're not going to be much good if you catch a cold.

[dawn_is_coming]

I know. I can...I can tell. [not going to go into Nobody/Somebody special bonds, no] I need to find him. I have to talk to him.

[celestial_okami]

I should say the same. [Ammy's ears flick, and she almost looks sheepish.] But I wish to thank you, Sora.

[dawn_is_coming]

[gives her a lopsided grin]

Are we still friends, Ammy?

[celestial_okami]

[She snorts as if that's a silly question.] Of course, Sora. I would not wish for it otherwise.

[twilightfell]

[Guess who's going to thwart all your plans, Riku. BACKDATED TO BEFORE ITTY!NAMI'S ENTRY, ALSO, THIS BIT, just to have that out there.

Anyway! Roxas does have his Sphere. It clicks on, but all it shows is darkness, and there's only silence. Take a guess where he's gone, Sora. He won't be saying anything.]

[dawn_is_coming]

[this is one of the times where having a bond with your Nobody is a good thing. Sora doesn't seem to react, but his lips purse into a tight line and he changes direction, going towards level eleven]

[twilightfell]

[Smart kid. He can probably guess exactly which cell Roxas is in, too. It's not the same as it was, of course - that cold dark place with its inescapable bars is gone. But Roxas has shut off the lights and sealed himself in darkness anyway. He sighs very quietly, tiredly - Sora MIGHT be able to hear it.

Then he shuts the Sphere off and just. Waits.]

[dawn_is_coming]

[he did hear the sigh---or at least felt it, in a way. He breaks into a run for the cells, ignoring the fact that he's barefoot and Riku's pants are a little bit too snug and too long on him.

When he reaches the brig, his summons up Ultima. The keyblade gives off a milky light, highlighting the curve of Roxas's cheek and his bunched up form]

Found you.

[goldenpine]

Feeling less traumatized now, kid?

[dawn_is_coming]

....yeah. Glad you got, uh, clothes and stuff.

[goldenpine]

They keep me warm at night~

[ find the amusement in life! and then face the next hurdle ]

[dawn_is_coming]

[definitely forgot that they were talking about clothes]

...they do? Huh. I didn't know they were good for that.