Subject #022 [audio]

[kekekescience]

[The sound of footsteps can be heard. Back and forth, back and forth. The surviving member of the Basement Crew is pacing.]

To place a heart within a fallen Nobody's empty chest...Hmph.

And still, the monster behind these killings continues to run rampant. [A snort, then nearly inaudible,] Apparently even the so-called protectors cannot handle it

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[happenagain]

Can nothing be done to help?

Oh, yes, this new place is quite nice in comparison. This is the first time I've ever seen the real sun.

[kekekescience]

It seems like many residents are searching every nook and cranny of the city. There are only so many places to hide, of course.

Oh? It is hard to imagine a place in a worse state than World's End.

[happenagain]

I think I'll try to help as well...but better, to keep watch. If the whole city is under watch, then someone should see something.

It was... The concept is a little hard to imagine, I'm afraid. It was once a beautiful city, though.

[kekekescience]

Despite the search, more bodies were discovered today. I would suggest avoiding solitude.

That is how many cities begin. A shame, really.

[vaultpaladin]

I'm not an official protector around here, but we're doing everything we can. And when we find the son of a bitch, we'll take him down.

...What's a Nobody?

[kekekescience]

Certainly. Surely our suspect will have to turn up again eventually.

A being who lacks a heart.

[vaultpaladin]

And we'll be ready. Or at least, I will be.

How's that possible? ...Ha, you probably get asked that all the time, don't you?

Wait. Is Zexion-

[kekekescience]

I would hope that anyone would be ready, if they do not wish to succumb to a similar fate.

As long as we have a body and a soul, we are able to function. We do, but I can imagine that it is a difficult concept to understand, to those with hearts.

Yes. I see he has kept rather quiet about it, hm?

[littletasteboyo]

Jury's still ou' on if here's better than there, boyo. Didn' expect to come up topside an' worry bout bein' killed right away.

[kekekescience]

The city that you came from was less than desirable as well, I take it?

[littletasteboyo]

Rapture was used to bein' paradise, if you can believe it, laddie. Ryan's dream come true, well, it all wen' to hell in a hand basket pretty quick.

[kekekescience]

..."Laddie". [Unamused Vexen is unamused.]

Oh, I can believe it. Utopias...while a wonderful concept, they almost never turn out as intended. How did Rapture meet its demise, if you don't mind my asking?

[raptureblues]

Seems like it'll have to suit us, same as the rest of you, won't it? One people, one trouble heap. While this killer-on-the-loose business is unsettling, my neighborhood back in Rapture wasn't exactly cakewalk safe in the best of times.

[kekekescience]

Correct. There is no leaving now, unless the gods see it fit to send you back.

Oh? Do tell.

[raptureblues]

Well now that I've got Eleanor here, I don't see why I'd ever fix to go back down.

What's there to say worth telling, about the Drop? It's where you end up when you've hit rock-bottom, the place they scuttle off all the hardworking folks who never saw their promised fortune from the sweat of their brow...the folks denied the Rapture dream.

[kekekescience]

Eleanor? Ah, that must be the young woman I spoke with.

And so, the thin veil of wealth and freedom gives way to the unfortunate reality. It happens in every world, I suppose.

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[inflammations]

I have an inquiry for you, Vexen.

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[kekekescience]

And just what would that be?

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[inflammations]

Just how do we stop your replica from turning into Sora?

Xion, not the one who's a copy of Riku.

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[kekekescience]

[A pause.]

And you know exactly what is happening...how?