[05 - Voice/Action] Filtered from Lexaeus, Xehanort and Vanitas

[justabignobody]

[For a minute or two there is nothing to hear but the sound of rolling waves and far away cries of the sea gulls; whoever is broadcasting this is beyond doubt somewhere on the beach. It takes 'Ansem' another minute to speak up and when he does, his voice sounds wistful, almost aching.]The waves sound still the same. At least that hasn't changed

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[saiyajinsoul]

[Twenty years out and a lifetime of fighting evil androids should qualify him, right?]

If it's to make things better, it's always worth the risk to try and change them.

[justabignobody]

[Yeah, it should.]

So you think it's possible?

[saiyajinsoul]

It's definitely possible to create a different outcome.

[justabignobody]

How can you be sure about that? Are you speaking of experience?

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[mykimlasca]

Are you alright?

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[justabignobody]

Sure.

[Okay, perhaps not really. Which is probably kind of obvious. But still, trying to get him admit that out loud is not that easy.]

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[mykimlasca]

You can hardly expect me to believe that. Has there been more violence in your area?

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[justabignobody]

[Oh if it was just that; violence he could deal with easily.] Don't I wish...

[He pauses a moment; from what he had seen of Natalia over the network, it seemed very unlikely that she was going to let him get away easily. When he next speaks up, his voice is more gentle, more reassuring.]

There is no need to worry about me; I just need to figure out a few things.

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[vrooooooooom]

...I'd say it depends on their intentions. [god talk about your uncomfortable subjects!!!] Not everyone who does terrible things does them maliciously.

I wouldn't say you shouldn't change things [because then he'd be a big damned hypocrite] but...it's not something to be done lightly.

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[justabignobody]

[Don't worry, it isn't Riku's most comfortable subject either.]

It all comes down to intentions of our actions and consequences they bring, huh? Always has, always will, I guess.

[That conclusion he had already come to once, in Castle Oblivion. But it's good to be reminded of it.]

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[vrooooooooom]

Of course...even if it was done with good intentions, it may still be worth changing. [You can almost hear him wincing.] But...it may not be worth hating anyone for it.

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[justabignobody]

I'm not sure if there were any good intentions involved, at least not with the person I'm thinking about. [Yeah he can sense it.] I hope you don't mind me asking, but... have you made experiences along these lines?

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[grand_theatrics]

[Well, that's something to think about. Would he have changed things, if he had known what was going to happen? But then again, he's done terrible things also.

He'll throw in his opinion, but only because he's interested about the time difference and other worlds.]

Situations differ. There are some situations that would benefit a change like you indicated, however there are some that society calls "terrible" that serve a greater purpose in the end.

[He's just speaking from his experiences, but Riku may be in a completely different situation.]

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[justabignobody]

[Riku frowns as he considers. It's not that he is unfamiliar with necessary evils - what else could one call their plan for Roxas after all - but the creation of artificial Heartless, the idea to throw everything into the darkness? There was nothing but ill will and the misplaced curiosity of a mad scientist behind that.]

True enough. Though I doubt there is any greater purpose in the particular events I'm thinking about.

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[grand_theatrics]

I see. Perhaps a change could be attempted, in that case.

[There's a pause.]

You mentioned you've been to other worlds?

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[justabignobody]

Yes. Though admittedly I probably shouldn't talk too much of that.

[eighthprincess]

[He's been faced with that as well. Ven doesn't know what to do, but the questions Riku has asked gives his brain the jump start it needed.]

I don't think it's right to blame someone who doesn't know their future. I mean, how could they have possibly known?

[It isn't fair to judge someone like that, no matter how terrible the outcome.]

As far as changing it...well, I dunno if it's a good idea to change the future or not. But...whatever happened must have happened for a reason, and something good might come out of it.

[justabignobody]

[Riku is startled for a moment, because he can just wonder 'Roxas?', before recognizing the other as Ventus. This still took a bit to get used to.]

Normally I'd agree... but with that person I can't help but wonder, if they had at least an idea of what their path would lead to.

[Not even if that someone is Xehanort?]

Me either, that's why I'm asking for other opinions. Though... the true question would be if it's even possible. And... if one were to change it... how would it effect themselves?

[eighthprincess]

Which person are you talking about?

[...This is Ven you're talking about.]

I dunno, unless someone can look into the future and see all the possibilities. Aqua's told me a little about messing with time, and it's a headache to sort out.

[justabignobody]

[Had this been anyone else, Riku would have automatically dodged the question. However, with Ventus he hesitates before he answers, wondering what his reaction would be. He is after all a Keybearer from ten years ago, one with a mysterious connection to Sora on the top of that. Perhaps this could help shed some light on the mysteries Riku has been trying to solve.]

A man called Xehanort.

[...Point.]

I'm starting to notice.