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[poppetry]

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... is it strange to sometimes wish you could go home? Even if there's nothing there for you? [ nothing except death, in her case. this isn't hilariously morbid or anything, no. ]

I'm just not sure when or how things got so ... complicated. Is this just what life is like...?

[ Xion is outside

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[Action]

[salvationfound]

[Kratos had been out and about, carrying his journal with him and taking note of all of the New Feathers arriving. And he happens to hear this post, too. After a moment of silence and contemplation, he moves to answer... When he realizes that Xion is actually nearby.

He shuts his journal and walks towards her energy signature until he finds her after a few minutes of walking. He won't say anything as he approaches, but he does make sure that his footsteps are loud enough for her to hear. No need to startle her so much that she falls off the bridge of anything.]

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[poppetry]

[ So lost in her thoughts is Xion that she doesn't even pick up on Kratos's presence until his footfalls hit the bridge. The sound of it makes her look up, blinking, her expression somewhat blank until she registers who it is and relaxes slightly.

She even manages a tiny smile for him before looking out over the water again. ] Hi, Kratos.

[Action]

[salvationfound]

["Good afternoon"? No, since it isn't a particularly good one for Xion. He stands beside her and looks out over the water, answering her greeting with a nod and a "Hm". After a few seconds of silence, though, he takes a brief sidelong glance at her.]

There is much on your mind. [Captain Obvious to the rescue, folks.]

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[ well, not obvious to her. she should really know she's an open book by now, but it still surprises her when others seem to know what she's always trying to hide. her expression turns rather somber again, and she nods. ]

Sometimes I think it's strange, living here. I wasn't supposed to have a future, but Luceti gave me a second chance. I know I should be grateful for that, but... [ kicks her legs gently, thinking for a moment ] If I'd known my second chance was going to be so hard, I'm not sure I would have taken it. Not that I really had a choice or anything, but... [ it's the principle of the thing. ]

[Action]

[markofthewise]

[There's a spring in Sokka's step today. Yeah, sure, Edward was dead - but he'd be back. He managed to cheery Winry up, despite her near death experience. But Suki and Aang were in Luceti! Two of his favorite people he hadn't seen in forever. Life was good and- wait, what's that off to his left?

... it's Xion. And she doesn't look happy. This must be what karma is like. The happier Sokka is, the more miserable his friends are? Well, he can't ignore that. He ends up walking along the bridge, leaning up against the railing next to her.]

Hey.

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[ she blinks at him, a little surprised, before giving him a fleeting smile. ] Hi, Sokka. What brings you out here?

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[markofthewise]

Just making my rounds. [He smiles in return, but it's hardly forced. In fact, he's trying to keep from being too happy.] What about you?

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[poppetry]

... I guess I just wanted someplace quiet to think. A lot's happened, lately.

Big Brother to the rescue!

[valorandwisdom]

[Being sent out on errands by Kairi helped to kill the time, so Sora didn't mind running around on a day like this. It'd been overcast, but now the sun was out, it wasn't stiflingly hot, and it was just a nice day to be outside.]

[Still, seeing Xion on the bridge there isn't what he expects. Sora doesn't care about her sitting like she is, actually - he's done dumber stuff plenty of times - but he goes over and leans against the bridge next to her.]

Hey there.

she loves him

[poppetry]

Sora...

[ Xion gives him a long look, without smiling. She can't help but wonder what he thought about what Riku said then. ]

Hey.

He loves her too, so it's all good

[valorandwisdom]

Huh? What's wrong? [Sora doesn't get up and move away, instead leaning forward a little more to try and see her face more clearly. Something's obviously bugging her, but he never has been and never will be able to read her mind.]

You seem kind of... sad.

[poppetry]

... I guess I am kind of sad.

[ swings her legs, gently. ]

Did you ... have you spoken to Riku?

[voice ]

[outwalks]

Ah . . .

[ He's cautious, because there's nothing like a stranger interjecting your contemplations to make you feel awkward. ]

I don't think it's strange at all.

[voice ]

[poppetry]

... it might be a little strange for me. My situation back home would be... [ pauses. ] Well... it's probably unusual. I guess I don't really know what to think. I've never felt this way before, and I've been in Luceti for a while now.

[voice]

[outwalks]

Well, even if they're that unusual-wanting things to be simpler makes sense, I think. Particularly if they've got more complicated lately. . .

[voice]

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I had no idea life could get this complicated. Then again, I'm still inexperienced with a lot of things... [ pause pause. ] I think there's still a lot of things about life that I don't understand, even after being here all this time.

[voice]

[no_use_running]

I can't go back yet. Even if we could.

[voice]

[poppetry]

[ Xion recognizes this voice. How could she forget the girl who'd stood by to watch while she and Replica Riku fought? Xion hesitates only for a moment before replying. ]

Why not...?

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[no_use_running]

I need to be sure I'll remember this place.

[voice]

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[ with genuine surprise ]

Can you really do that?